PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 6,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Four-day work weeks

Flexible remote work options depending

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company seeks a Production Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing teams, drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will plan and assign work, coach staff, and collaborate with HR on performance and development.

Responsibilities include managing production schedules, implementing continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to policies while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships. Bachelor's in Engineering preferred with 3+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of related manufacturing/production experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP/JDE systems; project scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly employees; ensure safety and quality.
• Plan, assign, and optimize production schedules and workloads.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and 5S practices.
• Manage performance, coaching, and development of team members.
• Coordinate with planning, inventory, and project milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (JDE)

MS Project

Primavera P6

CRM systems

Job description

The Production Supervisor position plans and directs all manufacturing duties for a business unit including the direct supervision of hourly employees. This position is responsible for the safety of their team and quality and efficiencies of the product. The Production Supervisor plans and assigns work, enforces company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement, and mentors and develops hourly employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions.
• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
• Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the company to maintain and provide status of key projects.
• Manages manufacturing product line staff including monitoring, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and appraising job performance.
• Promote a culture that emphasizes safety for all activities. In the case of a safety incident or injury, perform investigations and execute corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Inform and train hourly employees on required safety topics, processes, and procedures.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Complete timekeeping, absenteeism, and attendance related corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Organize, prioritize, plan and establish work schedules, assignments, & production sequences to meet.
• Define and drive continuous improvement in area to improve business results and process repeatability.
• Manage and maintain housekeeping and 5S.
• Create and manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Communicate with Planning daily to ensure adequate maintenance of proper inventory levels, delivery schedules, and production needs to successfully achieve the project schedule.
• Assist with managing product line financials including participation in Open Book Management.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and labor activities between product lines as necessary.
• Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Perform other related duties, as needed and assigned, including backup for other department personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritize and multitask in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside‑box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with demonstration of excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to analyze difficult situations and react in a timely manner.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, JDE, Project Management, CRM systems, and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Self‑starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue order management issues for successful resolution in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organization skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Possess a working knowledge of master scheduling of a finished product with multiple levels of processes required to reach the finished stage.
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity to effectively determine need dates for components.
• Knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Materials Management or other degree fields are preferred. High School Diploma required.
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience in manufacturing or production is required for this position.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off‑site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four‑day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in‑house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In‑house training program

Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high‑degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran