Production Supervisor - Remington

Remington1816; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Parental leave

6% 401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, a leading producer of ammunition, is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lonoke, Arkansas. The role leads a manufacturing team on the evening shift, focusing on safety, quality, and throughput while coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and planning staff.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and at least two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, inventory control, and workplace safety practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated accountability for both individual and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and schedule attainment.
• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, productivity, and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to drive production success.
• Lead employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, recognition, and performance management.
• Ensure team members receive training and development to build skills, maintain compliance, and support career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and create development plans for team members.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives by identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain attendance and labor records.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and boost efficiency.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication for safe operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Manufacturing software

Job description

Pay Range:

$69,600.00 - $97,300.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Remington Ammunition is seeking a Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about leading teams, improving processes, and driving operational performance. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact while building a long-term leadership career within Remington.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager Factory Operations and is based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas office.

Shift:

• Evening Shift.Please note: occasional overtime may be required based on business needs, which may impact scheduled days off.
• Training will be held during the first two weeks, Monday through Friday on the day shift, prior to transitioning to the assigned evening shift schedule

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and schedule attainment.
• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, productivity, and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring issues.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to drive production success.
• Lead employee engagement efforts through effective communication, coaching, recognition, and performance management.
• Ensure team members receive appropriate training and development to build skills, maintain compliance, and support career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and create development plans for team members.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives by identifying discrepancies, addressing root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain employee attendance and labor records within company systems.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, investigations, and corrective action activities as required.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

You have:

• Associate degree in Business, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, industrial, processing, or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, inventory control, and workplace safety practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated accountability for both individual and team performance.

You might also have:

• Experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience using ERP systems, production systems, or manufacturing software platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That’s why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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