Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd shift

Koozie Group; Red Wing (MN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

People First culture

Flexible Schedules

Climate controlled environment (Clean/

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k withMatch

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Employee Discount Program

Descripción de la vacante

Koozie Group in Red Wing, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production teams, optimize workflows, and ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes lean thinking and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• 3+ years in production/manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required.
• Data analysis and project management skills preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational abilities.
• Reliable, conscientious team player.

Responsabilidades

• Provides supervision to associates and plans workflow to ensure efficient operations.
• Keeps knowledge of processes to drive decisions and improve value stream.
• Analyzes and improves processes, equipment, and training to meet quality/delivery goals.
• Communicates across levels to ensure effective information flow.
• Collaborates with departments to resolve customer requests quickly.
• Plans and records materials and labor; manages variances.
• Ensures clear communication of expectations and performance with staff.
• Measures KPIs and initiates actions to meet goals.
• Grows business and department goals in line with strategy.
• Maintains accountability and daily operation discipline.
• Identifies strengths/weaknesses and develops staff for advancement.
• Upholds company policies and People Powers; performs other duties.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Urgency & customer focus

Accountability

Team player

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing / engineering / business

Descripción del empleo

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: Sunday - Thursday 9:00pm - 7:00am (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 utilise 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.