Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chillicothe, Missouri is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring safe and efficient production of Intermediate Bulk Containers. Responsibilities include leading production staff, coordinating activities, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a company committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and production standards.
• Supervise and develop production employees.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Job description

Production Supervisor – Large Pack IBC & Reconditioning IBC

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes). The role oversees production personnel, coordinates operational activities, monitors performance metrics, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and production requirements.

Essential Functions

Safety

• Follow and enforce plant safety rules, participate in safety observations, near‑miss reporting, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure employees use proper PPE at all times.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Lead safety discussions during startup meetings and shift communications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Promote a culture of safety ownership and accountability throughout the facility.

Quality

• Ensure quality manufactured IBC totes are produced in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Follow all quality procedures, inspections, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor production processes and address quality concerns as they arise.
• Comply with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Complete and review manufacturing and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate internally regarding deviations, nonconforming materials, customer concerns, or production issues.
• Support 6S and lean manufacturing practices.

Environmental

• Verify compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Complete required environmental and operational reports as necessary.
• Support environmental stewardship initiatives and waste reduction efforts.

Primary Production Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for all employees regarding safety, quality, production, packaging, and maintenance.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure timely and cost‑effective accomplishment of goals.
• Work with the Operations Team to cover vacancies for planned and unplanned absences.
• Establish and monitor shift performance standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and production.
• Lead employee startup meetings and communicate plant objectives, safety concerns, quality expectations, and operational priorities.
• Enter production data accurately into company systems to monitor KPIs.
• Update communication boards to keep production personnel informed of safety, quality, production, and efficiency metrics.
• Improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, reduce downtime, and control repair expenses.
• Promote shop floor organization and plant housekeeping using lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies.
• Serve as first point of contact for operators regarding production concerns, equipment issues, or mechanical failures.
• Direct maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine production floor observations to ensure adherence to work instructions and quality standards.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust resources as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper material management and production reporting.
• Assist with machine startups, changeovers, troubleshooting activities, and operational improvements.
• Conduct tool crib and operational inventory reviews to ensure proper tools, parts, and materials are available.
• Review production schedules and coordinate workforce activities to achieve customer requirements.

Employee Leadership Responsibilities

• Directly supervise production employees assigned to the department or shift.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Administer company policies consistently and fairly.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, attendance management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support employee onboarding and training programs.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, communication, and engagement.
• Identify employee development opportunities and support succession planning efforts.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare and review employee worked hours for payroll submission.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate attendance concerns appropriately.
• Complete required production reports and operational documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain production records, KPI tracking, labor utilization reports, and shift communication logs.
• Assist with workforce scheduling and manpower planning.
• Utilize company systems for production reporting, inventory transactions, inspections, and operational tracking.

Other Duties

• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience and/or Training:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification preferred.
  • Previous Labor Relations experience preferred.
  • Previous experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Problem‑Solving Skills:
  • Demonstrate initiative and strong problem‑solving skills to improve safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and employee performance.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Verbal Communication Skills:
  • Effectively communicate information to operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, management, customers, and vendors.
  • Conduct shift meetings, coaching discussions, and performance conversations.
• Written Communication Skills:
  • Prepare production, quality, attendance, inventory, and operational records accurately and legibly.
  • Prepare reports and documentation as required.
• Math Skills:
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and production calculations.
  • Interpret production metrics and performance data.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Stand, kneel, stoop, bend, walk, and climb stairs throughout the shift.
• Good hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Frequent walking through production areas and interacting with employees.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud environments, airborne particles, fumes, and outside weather conditions.
• Work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose problems and make timely decisions.
• Effectively lead and direct employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Vision 20/20 corrected; normal hearing range.
• Work in non‑climate‑controlled environments, including hot summer and cold winter conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment (Required on a Regular Basis)

• Steel or composite toe boots.
• Safety glasses.
• Gloves (latex, cut‑resistant, and work gloves as required).
• Hearing protection.
• Cut‑resistant sleeves as required.
• Hard hat.
• Properly fitted clothing.

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.