Production Team Lead — Lean, Safety & Quality

Simmons Pet Food; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS seeks a production supervisor to lead an assigned team in achieving daily production goals while maintaining safety, product quality, and compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules.

You will oversee scheduling, attendance, and performance, coordinate across departments, and drive continuous improvement using LEAN methods to optimize throughput and reduce waste in processing, packaging, and storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of front-line employees and motivates them to meet daily production goals.
• Oversees scheduling, attendance, and time-off approvals for direct reports.
• Coordinates activities between departments to optimize throughput.
• Maintains inventory records and requisitions materials as needed.
• Implements LEAN methods to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Promotes a safe work environment compliant with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Lean concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS seeks a production supervisor to lead an assigned team in achieving daily production goals while maintaining safety, product quality, and compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules.

You will oversee scheduling, attendance, and performance, coordinate across departments, and drive continuous improvement using LEAN methods to optimize throughput and reduce waste in processing, packaging, and storage.