Production Supervisor

The Kinetic Group; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage from day one

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Ozark, Missouri facility. You will lead production teams, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a positive work environment.

This role reports to the Plant Manager and supports day-to-day operations to meet department targets. Qualified candidates have 5–7 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Willing to learn new processes and implement efficiently.
• Able to lead a diverse team.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all personnel and operations within the assigned department.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Meet/exceed departmental production and efficiency targets.
• Develop, train, mentor and evaluate direct reports.
• Identify and report machine and process issues.
• Daily communications with peers and management.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lead and supervise a diverse team

Independent work capability

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Pay Range:

$64,700.00 - $90,600.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

The Production Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to production employees, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are achieved while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Ozark location.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise all personnel and operations within assigned department/s.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete facility walk throughs and report issues and concerns
• Work with other shift supervisors and members of management to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify, resolve, and mediate employee issues
• Build and cultivate employee teams
• Understand and meet/exceed set departmental production and efficiency targets.
• Complete production reporting paperwork and other reporting as required.
• Identify, resolve, and report machine and process issues.
• Identify, resolve, and report employee safety issues or concerns
• Develop, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate all direct reports.
• Resolve conflicts and issues in a professional, respectful manner.
• Ensure that all company policies, rules, and regulations are being adhered to.
• Maintain thorough understanding of machine operations and aid in machine set‑ups and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Daily communications with peers and management on the pulse of the department.
• Possible use of firearms for quality control testing purposes.

Experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Teams, out Outlook
• Able to learn new processes and implement efficiently
• Strong interpersonal interaction skills
• Ability to lead and supervise a diverse team
• Able to work independently
• Computer proficiency and experience
• Able to work when needed

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

• day-one healthcare coverage
• company-paid parental leave
• a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• career development opportunities
• education assistance
• paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

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