Production Supervisor - Springfield, OH

Konecranes; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes in Springfield, Ohio is seeking a Production Supervisor for the KHA factory to lead material handling and production staff, with responsibilities across warehousing and manufacturing.

You will drive workflow, supervise personnel, implement Lean initiatives, maintain boards, and promote safety. The role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Knowledgeable with ISO quality requirements and OSHA standards; lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the workflow ensuring quality results and on-time delivery.
• Supervise department staff including hiring, performance reviews, and training.
• Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain Pulse and Hour-to-Hour boards and follow up on misses.
• Communicate with employees, peers, managers, and support groups.
• Promote safety programs and safe work practices.
• Support Lean initiatives: 5S, Kaizen, Lean projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

People leadership

Hands-on

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Lean manufacturing

ISO/OSHA knowledge

SAP experience

Education

Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

JOB POSITION SUMMARY

This role is for the Production Supervisor at the KHA factory in Springfield, Ohio. This role could supervise material handling and production staff, so it could have both warehousing and manufacturing responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively drive the workflow ensuring quality results and on-time delivery in cooperation with other workflows in other lines.
• Supervise employees assigned to the department including work assignments, motivating the team, hiring, terminations, performance reviews, training, and cross training.
• Lead implementation of change and improvement in the areas.
• Ensure Pulse and Hour-to-Hour boards are kept accurate and up to date, ensuring misses are followed up on and resolved.
• Communicate: Keep the employees, peers, managers, and support groups informed of vital information that pertains to them.
• Promote and drive safety initiatives, including safety programs, training, incident investigations, incident prevention/corrective action, and setting safe work practices within the area.
• Support the company’s KC Way Lean Manufacturing initiatives: 5S, Kaizen Events, Lean Projects to eliminate wastes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results from others.
• Hands-on attitude.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products.
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable with ISO quality requirements, OSHA standards, and familiar with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

What we offer

Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation

2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave

5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays

10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.