Supervisor

Milbank Manufacturing Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milbank Manufacturing Company in Kansas City, MO seeks a seasoned Exempt supervisor to lead production teams, drive lean initiatives, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations. You will coach staff, optimize manpower, and align activities with business goals.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, clear communication of expectations, and rigorous adherence to policies while delivering on performance metrics and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops staff to improve performance.
• Plans, monitors and appraises production results.
• Coaches and disciplines employees per policy.
• Clearly communicates expectations to teams.
• Directs production, assembly, and support operations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains lean frameworks (visual management, 5S, kaizen).
• Supervises daily workflow; trains, guides, and disciplines staff.
• Participates in setting and adjusting procedures; ensures safety compliance.
• Reviews schedules, resources, and tool usage to maximize productivity and quality.
• Monitors performance, records results, and supports special projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Coaching & discipline

Operations planning

Communication

Safety compliance

MS Office

Manufacturing IT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Manufacturing info system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City, MO 64120Position Type: ExemptDuties and Responsibilities

• Mentors and develops employees into problem solvers
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Actively coaches, counsels and disciplines employees supporting enforcement of systems, policies and procedures
• Clearly communicates job expectations
• Supervises the activities of employees involved in production, assembly, fabrication operations or support functions.
• Assigns employees to tasks to maximize productivity, minimize costs and maintain quality
• Reviews work schedules, material and manpower resources
• Directs staff through lead employee or directly
• Participates in establishing and modifying operation methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures
• Performs advanced production tasks as needed
• Reviews and compiles operational records, such as floor inspection reports and tool, equipment and supply usage and safety reports
• Participates in special projects as required

Lean Enterprise:

• Establishes and utilizes frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work, 5S and kaizen.
• Adheres to and promotes the Milbank Family Values
• Cooperates and commits in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
• Resolves difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process
• Actively embraces our core principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the day-to-day workflow of workers; responsible for the training, guidance and discipline of assigned staff.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Technical:

• An understanding of the principles of lean manufacturing and how to implement the tools in support of operational performance goals
• Appropriate knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to use the manufacturing information system to obtain information pertaining to the facility
• Ability to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have some exposure to a manufacturing information system.

Leadership:

• Ability to influence others in a desired direction using goals, training, standards/rules, recognition, coaching, team spirit, assistance, initiative, self-control, honesty and priority setting to achieve business results
• Ability to handle personnel issues decisively and fairly
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.
• Ability to direct the activities of a group of hourly employees; effective supervisory skills

Planning and Organization Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Ability to delegate work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities

Team-Based Orientation:

• Ability and willingness to consider the impact of one’s own decisions on others, both inside and outside of their immediate work group
• Ability to relate to others in a professional manner and effectively deal with sensitive personnel issues while considering the needs, wants and feeling of others
• Ability to work with other individuals toward common goals by demonstrating respect, listening to others’ points of view, avoiding defensiveness, expressing personal viewpoints with tact, avoiding blaming others or finger-pointing and being persuasive without personal attacks or intimidation.

Results Drive and Attitude:

• Ability to make a commitment to a particular course of action under all levels of uncertainty and situations that lack incomplete information
• Ability to maintain personal and team stamina and productivity over long hours and has the commitment to results that drives beyond the minimum requirements of effort and activity
• Ability to maintain good attitude toward