Senior Production Leader: Lean, SAP & KPI Driven

New York Air Brake Corp.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Air Brake Corp. seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, allocate resources, and drive process improvements in a manufacturing setting. You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, lean principles, and experience with SAP and Dayforce to optimize manufacturing workflows and personnel management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or business required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in production/operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day production operations in the assigned section.
• Contribute to production planning and allocate personnel resources.
• Propose and implement process improvements and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Determine manufacturing priorities and assign daily tasks to staff.
• Lead and mentor production operators; monitor performance and KPI adherence.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Team facilitation

Education

Associate Degree in Process/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Dayforce

Lean

Job description

New York Air Brake Corp. seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, allocate resources, and drive process improvements in a manufacturing setting. You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, lean principles, and experience with SAP and Dayforce to optimize manufacturing workflows and personnel management.