Production Supervisor: Lead High-Impact Manufacturing

Johnson Outdoors Inc.; Mankato Township (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Life and LTD insurance

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors is seeking a Supervisor Production at our Mankato, MN facility to lead daily production activities, optimize scheduling, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.

You will supervise a team, coordinate resources, and collaborate with engineering, HR and operations to meet targets and regulatory requirements. A high school diploma and 5+ years in consumer goods production are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Typically requires 5 or more years of experience in consumer goods production or assembly leading and coordinating the work of production staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities to effectively supervise large groups of people and work under deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Ability to build high performing teams that involve mutual accountability for results and demonstrate goal orientated behaviors.
• Ability to manage conflict through assertive and decisive behavior while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills to speak clearly and persuasively, speak in front of a group of employees and write clearly and informatively.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar products. Ability to develop and comprehend spreadsheets of varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and schedule production to ensure product availability and shipping requirements are met.
• Oversee and coordinate daily activities and the completion of scheduled work to maximize productivity, minimize cost and increase quality.
• Troubleshoot production problems and ensure machinery, equipment and facilities are functioning and operating properly for efficient production.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.
• Supervise the daily activities for a team, ensure productivity, set priorities and manage work schedules.
• Provide input on resource planning and policy development. Train/coach team members on performance, complete performance evaluations and recommend pay actions.
• Participate in and provide input into hiring and termination decisions.
• In collaboration with production, operations, human resources and engineering staff/management, ensure compliance with various state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring safety, monitoring security and ensuring good housekeeping/cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling/Planning

Team Building

Problem Solving

Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Process Improvement

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Outdoors is seeking a Supervisor Production at our Mankato, MN facility to lead daily production activities, optimize scheduling, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.

You will supervise a team, coordinate resources, and collaborate with engineering, HR and operations to meet targets and regulatory requirements. A high school diploma and 5+ years in consumer goods production are expected.