Supervisor, Production Nights

Heartland Coca-Cola; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient and safe production practices while maintaining high-quality standards. You will analyze data to drive improvements, manage team performance, and oversee operations within budget constraints. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and wellness programs. If you are passionate about leading teams and improving processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, with 2 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of LEAN principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data for corrective actions and manage production team.
• Ensure quality standards and oversee production processes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

LEAN Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient and safe practices by each member of the production team. Adheres to the plant schedule and ensures that quality standards are properly acknowledged and effectively executed by every member of production.

Job Responsibilities

1. Analyzes data to determine appropriate corrective action responses for MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), Minor Stops, and establishes root-cause analysis.
2. Staffs, trains, evaluates, and develops production team members.
3. Manages line efficiencies, key performance indicators, and production downtime.
4. Manages labor and operations within the OPEX budget.
5. Monitors the production process, making periodic checks and adjustments to equipment or practices according to standard operating procedures.
6. Ensures all equipment is operating safely and in appropriate working order.
7. Verifies the readiness of the production line at start-up; oversees shift and/or product line changeovers. Adjusts product schedules to meet business needs.
8. Manages overall packaging and product quality to ensure standards and specifications are achieved.
9. Practices flexibility with personal scheduling, including occasional weekends during peak season, and shifts on days, nights, and weekends as needed to meet customer demands.
10. Operates forklifts and other manufacturing equipment on occasion.
11. Maintains a regular presence on the production floor; oversees the production line and its employees.
12. Partners with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and logistics departments to achieve KBI goals.
13. Leads production improvement efforts to increase engagement with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
14. Maintains daily production reports with SAP, including downtime.
15. Assists in creating weekly production schedules for each crew.
16. Verifies employees' time weekly for payroll processing.
17. Works with the Production Manager to identify and implement efficiency and yield improvements.
18. Provides performance evaluations and development opportunities to direct reports.
19. Administers coaching and corrective action techniques according to company policy.
20. Completes the Defective Material Returns (DMR) process to ensure customer credits are processed appropriately.

Job Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Certification preferred.
2. Minimum of three years of work experience required.
3. Minimum of two years of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in beverage or consumer goods.
4. Prior experience supervising or managing employees in an operations environment.
5. Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills; ability to work well with team members.
6. Understanding of LEAN principles, including Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow Mapping, Measles Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, TPM, Six-Sigma, and communication tools; preferred.
7. Knowledge of LEAN tools such as 5S, RCA, 5-Why’s, Fish-Bone Diagram, and Kaizen; preferred.
8. Familiarity with TPM and Autonomous Maintenance Pillar Tools, including CIL, SOC, RCO, CL, and HTR; preferred.
9. Experience leading production teams in Six Sigma problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; preferred.
10. Understanding of DMAIC problem-solving model; preferred.
11. Analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of training on LEAN methodologies.
12. Experience managing operations and labor budgets.
13. Proficiency in computer applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP.
14. Experience operating a forklift preferred; ability to obtain PIT certification required.

At Heartland Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Pre-employment background check required. Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classes. Veteran friendly. Requisition ID: 191836

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC