Production Supervisor

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations by coaching teams, improving processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met. You will supervise hourly employees, oversee daily production activities, partner with maintenance and engineering, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Maintain production records, shift reports, and participate in planning, budgeting, and capital projects to support overall

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production performance and drive improvements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production systems.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to support equipment reliability.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Provide ongoing training, communication, and performance coaching.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and documentation.
• Assist with department planning, budgeting, and capital projects.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team development

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCADA/Manufacturing systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations by developing production employees, driving operational performance, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality. This role requires a hands on leader who can coach teams, improve processes, and collaborate across departments to support a high performing manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to support equipment reliability and efficient operations.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing training, communication, and performance coaching to production employees.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and plant performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and operational documentation.
• Assist with department planning, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial, or a related production environment.
• Experience leading hourly production employees in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production performance and drive operational improvements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing or process control systems.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.