Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Job Category: Operations

Full-Time

On-site

Nothum Nothum Food Processing Systems Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Description

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead and support employees within the assembly and final inspection departments.
• Coordinate daily staffing and workflow priorities to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Monitor employee performance through coaching, feedback, corrective actions, and performance discussions.
• Promote accountability, communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Assist in onboarding and training new employees on processes, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and departmental priorities effectively.

Production & Operations:

• Ensure assembly and final inspection activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Review schedules, sequences, and work priorities to maintain department efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production or assembly issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, workflow, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and issue resolution.
• Assist with documentation, tracking production progress, and maintaining operational records.

Quality & Inspection:

• Ensure products meet company quality standards before shipment or completion.
• Verify inspections are completed properly and documentation is accurate.
• Address quality concerns promptly and support corrective action implementation.
• Reinforce adherence to work instructions, specifications, and assembly standards.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Support and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and Destination Zero expectations.
• Ensure employees are properly trained on JSAs/JHAs, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, and corrective actions as needed.
• Stop work or escalate issues when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and safe equipment operation practices.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or production experience.
• Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, mechanical, or assembly troubleshooting knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints, prints, and schematics.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Preferred: Forklift experience or certification.
• Preferred: Knowledge of LOTO procedures and manufacturing safety standards.
• Preferred: Experience with production documentation, scheduling, or performance management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Effective communication with employees, leadership, vendors, and support departments.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing production demands.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and production noise.
• Occasional after-hours or emergency support may be required.
• Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and reaching.

• Travel between company locations as needed >10%

Employment at Nothum Food Processing Systems is contingent upon the successfully completing both a pre-employment background check and a drug screening.

All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US (I-9 form). Nothum Food Processing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans (M/F/D/V)

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