Manufacturing Supervisor

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead fabrication and production of wood and metal components for construction projects. You will supervise a production team, develop schedules, manage inventory, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and coordination with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of production management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations in the assigned area to meet quality and timeline targets.
• Develops and refines production schedules in response to demand and weather.
• Leads production team, focusing on performance and efficiency.
• Tracks KPIs and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Conducts daily standup and prefabrication group meetings.
• Manages inventory of raw materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Utilizes technology to improve production management.

Skills

Lean process

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management/engineering or related field

Job description

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Role Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor will provide day-to-day supervision of fabrication and production of wood and metal components for use in construction projects. This role will be responsible for meeting production goals, managing and communicating inventory levels, providing leadership to a team of workers and participating in assigned projects as needed. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.


• Oversees daily operations within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring product quality and timeline requirements are met and implementing corrective action if needed


• Develops and refines production schedules responding to changes in demand, material flows, business need and unexpected changes (i.e. weather)


• Manages a production team and specialized staff focused on employee performance, development, and business efficiency


• Track key performance indicators for production operations, making corrections or recommending improvements as needed


• Leads various meetings including daily standup and prefabrication group update meetings


• Manages inventory of various raw materials and supplies to ensure uninterrupted production


• Develops improvements to processes across the organization, enhancing efficiency and safety


• Partners with subject matter experts and other prefabrication functional areas to ensure optimal production metrics are maintained


• Ensures functional area maintains compliance with all local, state and federal regulations


• Utilizes technology to improve the management and performance of the production team

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner


• Communication skills, verbal and written


• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources


• Ability to identify common construction materials and manufacturing equipment


• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy


• Knowledge of labor productivity


• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work


• Knowledge of the means and methods of production management


• Knowledge of layout skill – Intermediate


• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging – Intermediate


• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications


• Acquire knowledge of productivity rates


• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity


• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering or a related field (Preferred)


• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Required)


• 2+ years people leadership experience (Preferred)


• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds


• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)


• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes


• May require working overtime as needed


• Must have reliable transportation


• May require use of respirator


• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace


• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task


• Frequent Activity: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Sitting


• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.