Lean Production Supervisor - Drive Continuous Improvement

Woodbridge Corporation; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined contribution plan

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Upskilling & internal promotions

Job summary

Woodbridge Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee line operations, develop safe and efficient procedures, and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to meet daily production while upholding quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with experience in quality requirements, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred.
• Strong supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of quality requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root cause analysis, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure good Health, Safety & Environment practices are followed
• Ensure customer quality standards are adhered to and related issues are responded to in a timely manner
• Meet daily production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Effectively manage workforce including training, coaching and discipline
• Monitor and respond to day-to-day product and process concerns and ensure just in time delivery
• Work closely with other departments in problem solving issues
• Decision-making and problem solving of any technical or scheduling issues arising during the shift
• Strong commitment in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Maintain and improve OEE, being able to take action based on data.
• Evaluates employee performance and employee discipline.
• Has knowledge of HS&E issues and employment requirements.
• Ensures employee cross training with the use of TWI Methodology.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Promotes teamwork & cooperation through the use of Lean tools, WPS, TWI, Book Club, 5S, TPM, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Skills

People skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

English proficiency

Team leadership

HSE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

Job description

Woodbridge Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee line operations, develop safe and efficient procedures, and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to meet daily production while upholding quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with experience in quality requirements, and English communication skills.