Supervisor - Production - Aerofil

Aerofil Technology Inc.; Sullivan, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE Aerofil facility in Sullivan, Missouri seeks a shift leader to support value stream improvements and lean operations. You will assist the Production Manager in planning, directing and monitoring shift production, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met.

The role emphasizes coaching, training, and mentoring on LEAN practices, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement across multiple shifts. Traditional 6S and safety responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lean initiatives on an operating line.
• Ability to conduct audits and implement corrective actions.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills for shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager in developing value stream improvements.
• Plan, direct and monitor shift production to meet goals.
• Train employees and lead LEAN projects and audits.
• Conduct safety and housekeeping inspections and report findings.
• Drive continuous improvement and first-time quality performance.
• Monitor hours and approve weekly work time.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Stop audits

5-Why analysis

6S

Coaching

Training staff

Production planning

Quality control

Safety inspections

Vorne板 data

Tools

Vorne Board

Job description

kdc/one Aerofil, 225 Industrial Park Drive, Sullivan, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position Summary:

Assists the Value Stream/Production Manager in developing and leading value stream continuous improvement to drive a Lean Operating System. Responsible for planning, directing and monitoring shift production. Controls quality levels, production quantities and manufacturing costs. Current Shifts: 6am-2:30pm; 2pm-10:30pm; 10pm-6:30am

Essential Functions:

• Conduct STOP audits; participate in safety and housekeeping inspections, tracking daily production goals, accident reports, if needed, and production summaries.
• Ability to assign production employees to job and work stations, establish daily production goals, conduct production line orientation including introduction, safety and evacuation routes.
• Train production employees for various production jobs with documentation.
• Help develop employee LEAN skills through effective coaching, teaching and mentoring.
• Facilitate team activities as needed.
• Perform various projects in support of LEAN initiatives.
• Perform LEAN audits and place corrective measures in place if audit does not pass.
• Train and assist subordinates in the 5-why process to drive continuous improvement.
• Supports 6S audits every shift and inforce sustainment with subordinates.
• Complete employee evaluations in a timely manner with consistency and measureable goals for all employees.
• Do shift walkthroughs with incoming and outgoing Production Leaders from the other shifts, reviewing visuals at each location and taking action, if necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all facets of the Value Stream.
• Perform random quality checks and assure all employees are properly trained in regards to Quality Control.
• Take on a Strategy Deployment opportunity yearly and lead improvement in the identified opportunity.
• Increased throughput driven by continuous improvement, with focus on Safety, and first time Quality performance.
• Regular attendance per handbook policy.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Proficient In Vorne Board Data and use Date to drive improvement.
• Participate in one RIE per year for Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for providing training for all reporting subordinates.
• Monitor Time and approve weekly work hours.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Aerofil, 225 Industrial Park Drive, Sullivan, Missouri, United States of America