Production Supervisor Third Shift

Sika; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika is hiring for a 12-hour shift supervisor in injection molding. You will oversee the shop floor, enforce safety and union policies, coordinate with materials and Quality to meet delivery and quality goals, and ensure proper startup/shutdown procedures, 5S practices, and SAP reporting.

The role requires a minimum of three years in supervision, strong communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Benefits are offered by the company.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented problem solver, able to work and think independently.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience, or equivalent.
• Must be dependable and highly organized.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a presence on the shop floor at least 90% of the time.
• Ensure safety rules are enforced.
• Ensure union contract and policies are enforced.
• Coordinate with materials and Quality to meet delivery and quality requirements.
• Follow start-up/shut-down procedures, perform quality checks, and adhere to 5S practices.
• Manage production reporting in SAP, schedules, and labor tracking.
• Train and motivate shop floor personnel.
• Support local end users and testing for new projects and upgrades.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school education required

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

Responsible for effectively operating assigned shift while meeting company goals for safety, quality, delivery and cost. This particular open position is for a 12-hour shift in injection molding.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a presence on the shop floor at least 90% of the time
• Ensure that plant safety rules are enforced
• Ensure that union contract and policies are enforced
• Work with materials and Quality to ensure delivery and quality requirements are achieved
• Ensure existing manufacturing processes are being followed:
• Start-up and shut-down procedures
• First and last piece inspection
• Hourly quality checks
• 5 S practices
• Safety devices in use and procedures followed
• SAP labeling process
• Meeting assigned financial goals and budgets
• Effectively managing shop floor, manufacturing operations including:
• Accurate reporting of production, scrap and labor in SAP
• Timely shift start-up and shutdown
• Adherence to production schedule: priorities and run rate
• Training, development and motivation of shop floor personnel
• Support local end users for knowledge gaps and overall digital process strength.
• Perform and support testing for new projects, change requests, upgrades, etc.
• Create incident tickets as needed for any technical issues.
• Continuously update training materials, testing information and process documentation.
• Participate with CPR for regional/global collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school education required; some college coursework preferred
• Must be a detail oriented problem solver, able to work and think independently
• Minimum three years previous supervisory experience, or equivalent
• Must be dependable and highly organized
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization, including management

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, Paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.