Production Supervisor Third Shift

Sika; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sika seeks a shift supervisor for a 12-hour injection molding shift. The role focuses on safe, efficient shop floor operation and meeting quality and cost targets. You will collaborate with materials and Quality teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to procedures.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented mindset to sustain continuous improvement and a compliant, productive environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and able to solve problems independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Must be dependable and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a presence on the shop floor for 90% of the time.
• Enforce plant safety rules and union contracts.
• Coordinate with materials and QA to meet delivery and quality goals.
• Follow start-up/shut-down procedures and conduct regular quality checks.
• Manage shop floor reporting in SAP and adherence to the production schedule.
• Train and motivate shop floor personnel; support digital processes across teams.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Strong communication

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.