Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $77,600 - $86,100

Schedule: Multiple openings. Shifts available: 1 position for weekdays, 1 position for weeknights or weekend days

Focus: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing unit. This role involves the development and management of employees, maintaining workflow processes, ensuring quality and compliance, and fostering a collaborative and safe work environment. The Production Supervisor also plays a key role in implementing company policies and driving continuous improvement within the production processes.

Production Supervisor Job Functions:

• Participate in the selection, onboarding, training, and development of employees while learning to set performance expectations, provide recognition, and address performance concerns through data-driven solutions.
• Support the implementation of company policies, ethical standards, and operational procedures while fostering cooperation across departments and maintaining productive labor relations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist in developing and executing tactical production plans, monitoring workflow, personnel, and resource utilization while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Analyze production performance data and operational reports to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate communication of production status.
• Learn to schedule and assign personnel, set operational priorities, monitor progress, and support teams in achieving production goals across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Promote and maintain a safe and organized work environment by reinforcing safety standards, equipment procedures, and compliance with company policies.

Production Supervisor Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience leading processes, projects, or teams with demonstrated ability to influence others and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work safely in a high-volume environment, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Strong Careers Grow Here

Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.