Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Harrisonville, MO facility. This role is responsible for leading plant operations teams to achieve production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor provides leadership, development, and coordination to operations teams while driving standardized processes across the plant. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining SOPs related to routine operations, changeovers, fill weight management, cross-training, and new employee development. The position plays a key role in improving productivity, supporting sustainability initiatives, and controlling conversion costs through labor standardization and continuous improvement of OEE.

Work Environment

Onsite: This role is based in Harrisonville, MO and operates on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule from 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM. The position supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and requires flexibility as needed.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe daily operations and achievement of production targets and weekly attainment goals.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all employees receive required safety, quality, productivity, and operational training.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Direct shift activities and processes to meet customer needs while analyzing operational data to drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies (OEE, waste reduction, cost savings initiatives).
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams regarding staffing, materials, equipment, processes, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and minimize production disruptions.
• Manage employee cross-training and development to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of employee timekeeping records.
• Initiate and administer corrective actions in a consistent, fair, and timely manner.
• Foster positive employee relations and engagement through strong communication and leadership practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean Daily Management activities.
• Ensure adherence to sanitation and housekeeping standards across the plant.
• Conduct audits to verify completion of daily, weekly, and periodic operational tasks.
• Partner with leadership and HR to provide recommendations regarding employee performance, discipline, and terminations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the CPG industry.
• Experience in supply chain, distribution, or materials management in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

We’ve been making products that millions enjoy and rely on since 1846. We are a $4.9 billion company located in Ewing, New Jersey and are one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods companies.

Added to the S&P 500 in 2016, our brands are instantly recognizable across three primary segments:

Our Consumer Domestic segment includes our thirteen power brands, ARM & HAMMERTM, TrojanTM, First ResponseTM, NairTM, SpinbrushTM, OxiCleanTM, OrajelTM, BatisteTM, XTRATM, WaterPikTM, FlawlessTM and ZICAMTM.

Company Description

We’ve been making products that millions enjoy and rely on since 1846. We are a $4.9 billion company located in Ewing, New Jersey and are one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods companies.\r\n\r\nAdded to the S&P 500 in 2016, our brands are instantly recognizable across three primary segments:\r\n\r\nOur Consumer Domestic segment includes our thirteen power brands, ARM & HAMMERTM, TrojanTM, First ResponseTM, NairTM, SpinbrushTM, OxiCleanTM, OrajelTM, BatisteTM, XTRATM, WaterPikTM, FlawlessTM and ZICAMTM.