Production Lead — Weekend Nights (Impact & Efficiency)

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, MO is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations during weekend nights. You will guide a team, monitor workflow, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement within production processes.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to implement company policies while maintaining compliance and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience leading processes, projects, or teams with demonstrated ability to influence others and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work safely in a high-volume environment, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection, onboarding, training, and development of employees while learning to set performance expectations, provide recognition, and address performance concerns through data-driven solutions.
• Support the implementation of company policies, ethical standards, and operational procedures while fostering cooperation across departments and maintaining productive labor relations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist in developing and executing tactical production plans, monitoring workflow, personnel, and resource utilization while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Analyze production performance data and operational reports to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate communication of production status.
• Learn to schedule and assign personnel, set operational priorities, monitor progress, and support teams in achieving production goals across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Promote and maintain a safe and organized work environment by reinforcing safety standards, equipment procedures, and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, MO is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations during weekend nights. You will guide a team, monitor workflow, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement within production processes.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to implement company policies while maintaining compliance and a collaborative work environment.