Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106 Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary The Manufacturing Supervisor will provide day-to-day supervision of fabrication and production of wood and metal components for use in construction projects. This role will be responsible for meeting production goals, managing and communicating inventory levels, providing leadership to a team of workers and participating in assigned projects as needed. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed. Career Path: Manufacturing Manager 1 Key Role Responsibilities - Core Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed Oversees daily operations within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring product quality and timeline requirements are met and implementing corrective action if needed Develops and refines production schedules responding to changes in demand, material flows, business need and unexpected changes (i.e. weather) Manages a production team and specialized staff focused on employee performance, development, and business efficiency Track key performance indicators for production operations, making corrections or recommending improvements as needed Leads various meetings including daily standup and prefabrication group update meetings Manages inventory of various raw materials and supplies to ensure uninterrupted production Develops improvements to processes across the organization, enhancing efficiency and safety Partners with subject matter experts and other prefabrication functional areas to ensure optimal production metrics are maintained Ensures functional area maintains compliance with all local, state and federal regulations Utilizes technology to improve the management and performance of the production team Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner Communication skills, verbal and written Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources Ability to identify common construction materials and manufacturing equipment Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy Knowledge of labor productivity Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work Knowledge of the means and methods of production management Knowledge of layout skill Intermediate Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging Intermediate Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications Acquire knowledge of productivity rates Ability to assess and optimize project productivity Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally Education Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or a related field (Preferred) In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience 5+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Required) 2+ years people leadership experience (Preferred) Working Environment Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes May require working overtime as needed Must have reliable transportation May require use of respirator Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task Frequent Activity: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Sitting Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.