Production Supervisor, Nights

Churchdwight; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Harrisonville, MO facility. This role leads plant operations teams to achieve production, safety, quality, and cost targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will implement and maintain SOPs, drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies, manage cross-training, and partner with HR to support workforce development and attendance management.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience in CPG or supply chain environments (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure safe daily operations and achievement of production targets
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement (OEE, waste reduction)
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards compliance
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and cross-functional teams

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Operational training

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Harrisonville, MO facility. This role is responsible for leading plant operations teams to achieve production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor provides leadership, development, and coordination to operations teams while driving standardized processes across the plant. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining SOPs related to routine operations, changeovers, fill weight management, cross-training, and new employee development. The position plays a key role in improving productivity, supporting sustainability initiatives, and controlling conversion costs through labor standardization and continuous improvement of OEE.

Work Environment

Onsite: This role is based in Harrisonville, MO and operates on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM. The position supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and requires flexibility as needed.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe daily operations and achievement of production targets and weekly attainment goals.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all employees receive required safety, quality, productivity, and operational training.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Direct shift activities and processes to meet customer needs while analyzing operational data to drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies (OEE, waste reduction, cost savings initiatives).
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams regarding staffing, materials, equipment, processes, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and minimize production disruptions.
• Manage employee cross-training and development to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of employee timekeeping records.
• Initiate and administer corrective actions in a consistent, fair, and timely manner.
• Foster positive employee relations and engagement through strong communication and leadership practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean Daily Management activities.
• Ensure adherence to sanitation and housekeeping standards across the plant.
• Conduct audits to verify completion of daily, weekly, and periodic operational tasks.
• Partner with leadership and HR to provide recommendations regarding employee performance, discipline, and terminations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the CPG industry.
• Experience in supply chain, distribution, or materials management in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/