Area Supervisor – Loss Reduction & Team Coaching

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an Area Supervisor in a manufacturing setting to lead a frontline team, drive loss elimination, and ensure SDP execution with continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-floor leadership across shifts.

The AS will coach staff, manage the budget, and develop capabilities while aligning with plant goals and metrics. 60–80% floor presence and strong collaboration across levels are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in a high paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes (RCA, 5S, SMED, CAPD, Centerlines)
• Collaboration with all levels of employees.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data comprehension and evaluation concerning process improvements, shrink reduction, budgetary shortfall/surplus, etc.
• MES training
• Strong organizational and technical skills
• Strong Communication / Training Skills / Priority Setting
• Technical and practical equipment and tool skills
• OC steps 0-4
• Knowledge of OC Visual Standards
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift to 50 lbs., exposure to hot and cold and extensive walking
• Ability to be on call and work extended or after hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and objective setting.
• Lead loss analysis, glidepath, and 90-day improvement plans for the area.
• Maintain CAPD Board for visibility of plan and performance.
• Drive CAPD improvement cycles for results and capability building.
• Lead team meetings to drive strategy forward.
• Owns the budget and delivers year over year improvement for their area.
• Develop shift leaders and relevant team to ensure base condition and area performance.
• Coach and train team members on adherence to standards and safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Training

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an Area Supervisor in a manufacturing setting to lead a frontline team, drive loss elimination, and ensure SDP execution with continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-floor leadership across shifts.

The AS will coach staff, manage the budget, and develop capabilities while aligning with plant goals and metrics. 60–80% floor presence and strong collaboration across levels are required.