Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st shift

Koozie Group; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Koozie Group in Red Wing, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure efficient operations. The role focuses on implementing lean practices, maintaining quality, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet delivery targets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, and strong data-driven decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as manufacturing, process engineering, business administration, or management.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and communicate with associates to plan and control workflow for efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Develop knowledge of processes to drive decisions affecting the value stream and business goals.
• Analyze and improve processes, equipment, and training to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve customer requests quickly.
• Plan materials and labor; manage variances and maintain accountability.
• Set clear expectations and monitor performance; communicate policies consistently.
• Contribute to departmental goals aligned with company strategy; support development plans for employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Accountability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award‑winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.
We’re looking for the right person to fill this role. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Hours:

Monday - Friday 5:00am - 3:00pm (with flexibility)

Location:

Red Wing, MN

Why Join the Koozie Group Team:

• People First culture
• Flexible Schedules
• Climate controlled environment (Clean and Heat/AC!!)
• Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities (as soon as 6 months)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities of Manufacturing Supervisor:

Provides effective communication and supervision to associates; plans and controls workflow and work environment to ensure accurate and efficient operations and internal/external customer satisfaction.

• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of business and manufacturing processes to help drive decisions and actions with full consideration of impacts to the entire value stream and overall best interest of the business
• Analyzes, understands, manages and improves processes, procedures, equipment and training to consistently produce orders that meet customer quality and delivery requirements
• Collaborates and communicates with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization to ensure an effective flow of information, ideas and concerns from employees to management
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that customer requests are quickly reviewed, answered and resolved
• Ensures materials and labor are properly planned, implemented, controlled and recorded and effectively manage material and labor variances
• Ensures that employees have frequent, routine and effective communication and understanding of business processes, department and individual expectations, and performance expectations
• Understands, measures, monitors and initiates actions based on the key performance drivers for processes to achieve established goals and objectives
• Participates in the development of the business, departments and work center goals and objectives consistent with the company’s strategic direction.
• Ensures responsibility and accountability with employees, monitoring and managing daily operation
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of employees and create/execute development plans to help them meet expectations so they may advance and/or take on more responsibilities
• Consistently follows, models, reinforces and upholds company policies, practices and People Powers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Manufacturing Supervisor:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (such as manufacturing, process engineering, business administration, or management) is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in production/manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills is preferred
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required
• Data analysisand project management skills preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and customer focus
• Ability to develop and utilize knowledge of a broad range of processes and products
• Proven ability to hold self and others accountable, drive improvement initiatives, analyze and act on relevant data and metrics, participate in and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving, decision making and organization skills
• Must be a reliable, conscientious team player

**Please know all International Applicants will not be Accepted at this Time.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.