Lead Production Supervisor – Lean Manufacturing

Starport Technologies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

401(k)

Job summary

MCC, a leading RFID and smart label solutions provider with facilities in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor. You will oversee safety, production, and quality on a shift, lead teams, and drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and ability to coordinate with multiple departments; experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Business helpful, not required.
• Minimum of two years progressive experience in the role(s) you are supervising (i.e., press operator).
• 3-5 years of previous supervisory experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment preferred.
• Printing industry experience is very helpful, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and enforces mandatory safety requirements. Conducts safety observations and/or audits. Monitors and enforces all safety policies while looking for ways to improve.
• Serves as technical resource for all assigned work areas.
• Provides immediate support when a flow in the process is stalled.
• Participates in meetings discussing issues such as: quality, safety, performance, staffing, art, shipping and scheduling.
• Works with direct reports when dealing with conflict or difficult situations; works to resolve issues and determines when Sales/Operations/HR leadership need to get involved.
• Works with Production Manager to implement and align departmental initiatives with plant operational goals; supports and drives reinforcement activities.
• Brings forth ideas to expedite orders, resolve issues, cost absorption confirmations, etc.
• Performs performance evaluation with each employee at least one time per year.
• Provides immediate constructive feedback both positive and negative to peers and others.
• Teaches and develops people individually and with respect to the business.
• Communicates concerns and issues at shift changes with peers as needed.
• Conducts job and item approvals as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) and works with customer as needed.
• Coordinates technical training for team (specific job task training).
• Resolves daily staffing issues when necessary.
• Communicates with other departments and the other team leaders.
• Cross-trains with other supervisors to be a resource during vacations and on weekends to all areas of the plant.
• Educates and communicates the process of Plan vs. Actual on a daily basis to your teams during meetings.
• Daily verifications of time and attendance using the Dayforce work system and holding teammates accountable for regular on-time attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Change agent

Education

Engineering/Industrial Tech/Business degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCC, a leading RFID and smart label solutions provider with facilities in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor. You will oversee safety, production, and quality on a shift, lead teams, and drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and ability to coordinate with multiple departments; experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are a plus.