Production Supervisor

Nationalenvelope; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenveo in Kirksville, MO seeks a Production Supervisor 1st shift to lead a high‑volume envelope production team. You will manage operators, quality, and technicians, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory leadership in manufacturing, strong coaching skills, and a proven ability to drive performance in a busy plant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead production staff including operators, quality control, and technicians to maintain flow.
• Ensure safety compliance and investigate incidents; assist with corrective actions.
• Coordinate training with Plant Manager/Supervisors; monitor timekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over 100 years of experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes manufactured annually. We are hiring immediately for an experienced Production Supervisor 1st shift for its envelope manufacturing facility in Kirksville, MO.

The schedule is Monday - Friday; Saturdays required during busy season, based on business needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a production environment.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Cenveo provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

Leads the staff of production employees to ensure a constant flow of production. Personnel involved include operators, quality control, highly skilled technicians and other production/warehouse Workers. The position will include some Saturdays especially during busy season and other over-time as production needs dictate. This is an exempt level position.

The position will have approximately 35direct reports (non-exempt employees).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(*Essential Functions)

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Safety - Ensure safety compliance throughout shift / other; Accompany injured employees for treatment; Assist with accident investigations, implementation of corrective actions; and develop safe operating procedures.
• Employee Relations - Employee coaching and development through performance evaluations; Administer corrective actions; Identify and develop future leaders in manufacturing; Assisting with hiring activities as needed.
• Training - Assist Plant Manager/ Supervisors to coordinate and/or conduct training for new and existing employees.
• Payroll - Monitor and update the timekeeping system (ADP)
• Production – Execute and effectively communicate the production plan. Understand staffing, equipment, and facility needs based on projected workload requirements.
• Lean Leadership - Provide leadership in the continuous improvement process utilizing lean manufacturing concepts.
• High Performance Workplace - Foster teamwork through effective communication, training, and accountability.
• Quality Compliance - Monitor defect rates, report on quality issues, ensure standard work/instructions are being followed.
• Schedule - Flexibility is required to provide coverage on various shifts during the week and Saturdays as needed.
• Represent the company positively and effectively in all situations.
• Strong ability to perform in a high volume environment work with speed and accuracy.

Other (Non-Essential) Functions

Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be reassigned to other employees as part of a “Reasonable Accommodation” under the ADA.

• Other duties and assignments as required.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory/ leadership role in a production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required. Supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Union experience preferred, not required.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to problem solve independently and implement solutions.
• Flexibility to work various schedules based on the needs of the business.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Preferred familiarization with utilizing color vision for print/inspection purposes.
• Flexo Graphic Printing experience is a plus.
• Strong safety and quality background.
• Solid communication skills including written, verbal, presentation, and active listening skills.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• This position requires the incumbent to experience frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, bend, stoop, kneel and twist.
• The position requires the incumbent to occasionally lift, p