Lead Production Supervisor & Process Optimizer

Activar, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Earned time off

Health insurance

Health savings account

Holiday pay

Life insurance/accidental death and d"

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Activar, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily operations in our manufacturing facility. You will prioritize work orders, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven ability to influence teams while maintaining safety and quality standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Equivalent of high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to ensure on-time production.
• Prioritizes work orders for each work cell according to Capacity Task List.
• Analyzes production schedules and estimates labor hour requirements.
• Fosters a continuous improvement environment daily.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, development, and performance management.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Attends production meetings and coordinates department activities.
• Approves payroll hours for direct reports.
• Maintains clean and organized work environment.
• Reports issues affecting safety, equipment, tooling, or quality.

Skills

Strategic vision

Effective communication

Influence teams

Problem solving

Project management

ERP proficiency

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

Activar, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily operations in our manufacturing facility. You will prioritize work orders, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven ability to influence teams while maintaining safety and quality standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.