Hands-On Production Leader - Textiles (On-Site)

Weckworth Manufacturing; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weckworth Manufacturing in Haysville, KS seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a production team on the floor, drive efficiency, and ensure quality. The role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and accountable performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will oversee multiple production areas, monitor productivity, and collaborate with Quality and Scheduling to meet daily goals while maintaining a safe, organized workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory or production leadership experience.
• Manufacturing experience; textile/fabrication knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple production jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings and work instructions.
• Experience using production data to monitor performance and improve results.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Leads and production employees.
• Set clear expectations and hold your team accountable for results.
• Build a positive, productive workplace where teamwork and respect matter.
• Recognize great performance and address challenges before they become bigger problems.
• Oversee multiple production areas and keep everyone focused on daily goals.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and deadlines to keep jobs on track.
• Identify bottlenecks, solve problems, and work with other departments to keep production flowing.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts and needed priority changes to the Production Scheduler and management.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Make sure employees follow safety procedures and use required protective equipment.
• Ensure work areas, materials, tools, and equipment are properly secured and organized at the end of each shift.
• Lead by example when it comes to safety and accountability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing background

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Production data analysis

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weckworth Manufacturing in Haysville, KS seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a production team on the floor, drive efficiency, and ensure quality. The role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and accountable performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will oversee multiple production areas, monitor productivity, and collaborate with Quality and Scheduling to meet daily goals while maintaining a safe, organized workplace.