Production Supervisor

Red Monkey Foods, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift, drive efficiencies, and ensure safe, compliant manufacturing operations. You will train and develop team members, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to meet schedules and targets.

The role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma practices, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with a focus on building a strong team culture and delivering high-quality food products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing with at least 2 years supervising teams.
• Experience in food production/packaging preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, leadership, and coaching for assigned shift teams.
• Develop work schedules and assign responsibilities while meeting production targets.
• Promote safety and ensure GMP and Food Safety compliance.
• Drive manufacturing efficiencies and productivity through KPI tracking and action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove barriers and improve processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and RCA/BDA.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Strong supervision and leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Lean and Six Sigma familiarity

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Problem solving / RCA

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team building and development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience including 2+ years supervising teams

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for providing supervision and leadership for assigned production team. Executes and monitors production processes. Drives efficiencies and productivity through the efforts and execution of team. Trains and develops team. Effectively integrates and utilizes technology and automation in manufacturing processes. Acts as a key member of the Plant Operations team. Effective problem solving and partners with support teams to remove barriers that negatively impact production efficiencies and effectiveness. Has knowledge of strategic planning and execution, continuous improvement, and demonstrates team building and development. Meets production schedules, volume targets, and manufacturing efficiencies targets.

Job Accountabilities and Duties:

• Provides Supervision and Leadership. Responsible for supervision, leadership, and coaching of assigned team and shift. Develops work schedules and assignments for team. Models’ behavior that is consistent with accepted policies, procedures, and Red Monkey Foods’ values. Evaluates team and individual performance against expectations and develops team to be successful. Ensures execution of production processes to maximize plant assets and drive efficiencies. Takes ownership, responsibility, and accountability of their team, being the example and building trust amongst team and support teams. Holds themselves and their team accountable for execution. Always building on successes, learning and developing bridges from the opportunities, and establishing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Trains and Develops Team. Ensures that team members have necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to be successful in assigned roles. Provides relevant information updates and training regarding relevant standards and practices, as well as relevant regulatory compliance requirements. Collaborates with the training manager and support teams for cross training and developing of the teams.
• Safety. Actively engages with team to promote and support Red Monkey Foods’ safety program and initiatives. Ensures that safety elements are an integral part of the manufacturing process and are fully executed by all employees, all the time. Conducting Red Dot Tours and RAM discussions daily to ensure the safety of our team members continues to be our highest priority.
• Quality Assurance. Fully understands Red Monkey Foods’ GMP and Food Safety standards. Partners with the Quality Assurance team to ensure GMP and Food Safety standards are an integral part of manufacturing processes and procedures. Ensures full execution and compliance of GMP and Food Safety standards by team and across the plant.
• Manufacturing Efficiencies and Productivity. Meets productivity metrics, both in quantity and quality. Achieves production targets consistently. Understands KPI’s used to measure manufacturing efficiencies. Sets targets for team efficiency KPI’s and measures actual performance against KPI’s. Examines production reports for accuracy, develops action plans for opportunities, ensures the teams have the proper tools, training, and support to be successful, track results. Takes action to address performance shortfalls and has the capability to develop and execute action plans to improve performance and development of the team.
• Teamwork and Collaboration. Acts as a key member of the Red Monkey Foods Plant Management Team. Actively engages in leadership meetings and provides timely feedback to team. May provide and/or receive input from across functional teams. Understands organizational mesh points and potential synergies. Integrates team efforts across business segments and channels. Understands available resources, both in the organization and outside of the organization to utilize those resources when appropriate.
• Leadership. Acts with integrity. Treats others with dignity and respect. Models’ behavior that is consistent with Red Monkey Foods’ Values. Delivers commitments, deadlines, and holds themselves and others accountable for the same. Provides functional leadership to all departments. Acts as a responsible advocate for regulatory requirements and Employee Safety. Understands the importance of compliance and addresses all observations of non-compliance. Continuously builds trust, coaches, and mentors their team while using continuous improvement methodologies to build upon the success and to reduce and/or eliminate opportunities of their team. Always looking for solutions through root cause analysis (RCA) and breakdown analysis (BDA) processes.
• Communication. Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization. Demonstrates effective presentation, oral, and written communication skills. Communicates effectively and professionally to both internal and external parties using appropriate methods and technology. Executes outstanding customer communication and relationship building techniques.
• Demonstrated Business Acumen. Understands cause and effect relationships with regard to variables that impact the business viability of the organization.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to Operations manager
• Direct Reports
• Production Operators
• Indirect Reports
• QA Techs on shift
• Warehouse team on shift
• Maintenance Techs on shift

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years of progressive work experience in manufacturing that includes at least 2 years supervising teams in a manufacturing/production facility
• Must have food production and packaging experience
• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Good analytical ability, including the ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Solid leadership, supervision, and communication skills
• Must be innovative, safety, quality, and performance driven
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and capabilities as a part of the plant management team
• Solid troubleshooting, root cause analysis, action planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant software packages
• Team builder and development
• Familiar with and demonstrative continuous improvement skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in manufacturing that includes at least 2 years supervising teams in a manufacturing/production facility
• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Skills

• Safety, quality, and performance driven to ensure the team is efficient and productive
• Team builder and development focused demonstrating solid leadership, supervision, and communication skills
• Good analytical ability, including the ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Solid troubleshooting, root cause analysis, action planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant software packages
• Continuous improvement familiarity and demonstrated ability to find creative solutions

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in the food production and packaging industry

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach as needed to inspect equipment and work areas.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Core Values:

At Red Monkey Foods, we believe that our success is built upon the strong foundation of our core values. These values guide every decision we make and every action we take. We are committed to creating an environment where these values are not just words on a page but are lived out daily by every member of our team.

As an employee, you will play a crucial role in upholding and exemplifying these values in all aspects of your work. From how you interact with colleagues and clients to the quality and creativity you bring to your work, your commitment to our values will drive our collective success.

Our Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Be Curious
• Sweat the Execution

Together, through exemplifying these values in our day-to-day decision-making processes, we can and will build a company that stomps the competition and is rewarding for those who make it happen!

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seek diversity in our workforce. We recruit qualified applicants and advance in employment our employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.