Production Supervisor & Process Improvement Lead

ITW EAE; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW EAE seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead daily shop floor activities, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach a team, coordinate with buyers and engineering, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role you will implement 5S, mentor new hires, and collaborate across functions to resolve production bottlenecks and meet customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, and prioritize daily work activities to meet production schedules and business demands.
• Provide leadership, direction, and feedback to direct reports, including coaching, performance guidance, and support for skill development.
• Address issues within scope of authority and
• Collaborate with the Buyer team to resolve cost, quality, and delivery challenges for job orders and Kanban items.
• Partner with Engineering on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and New Product Requests (NPRs), providing design input and manufacturability feedback.
• Promote and facilitate cross-training initiatives to enhance workforce versatility and reduce bottlenecks.
• Identify and recommend improvements to assembly processes, workflow, and departmental operations.
• Support and enforce safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards, and general safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with Shipping to support 100% on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Lead implementation and sustainment of 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Provide training and oversight for new employees on job functions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the ITW Toolbox and actively participate in related initiatives.
• Assist in hands-on manufacturing activities as needed to support production throughput and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Professionally present information and respond to questions from visiting customers or internal stakeholders.

Job description

ITW EAE seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead daily shop floor activities, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach a team, coordinate with buyers and engineering, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role you will implement 5S, mentor new hires, and collaborate across functions to resolve production bottlenecks and meet customer commitments.