Production Supervisor - Duke Manufacturing

Our Purpose is to Nourish Our World and an important way we strive to do so is to create a work environment that encourages each individual to find their passion and grow to their full potential. As a leader and Production Supervisor at Duke, you play a crucial role in nurturing team members growth - providing the necessary coaching and developing while working towards achieving department goals.

The Production Supervisor ensures that our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently for a designated production area, engaging team members in the work, providing guidance, coaching & feedback, and support to achieve goals. This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about motivating and developing employees, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational excellence.

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor looking to grow? Our Operations Career Ladder offers growth via our Rotation programs and through stretch assignments!

Are you an Engineer looking for development in a leadership role and/or hands on experience in Operations? - A Production Supervisor role is a great way to gain hands-on experience, develop further in your knowledge and understanding of operations and grow your Career in both Engineering and Operations!

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged team focused on accomplishing goals and continuous improvement
• Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and teamwork
• Support safety as a top priority by maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI's), utilize visual management and manage the associated improvement activities to accomplish department goals
• Maintain quality services by establishing and supporting organizational standards
• Build good relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain staffing by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees

Preferred Qualifications Include:

1. Associate degree or equivalent experience required
2. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus!
3. 3+ years of supervisor experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
4. Strong leadership and team management skills
5. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards
6. Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
7. Commitment to continuous improvement and experience with/knowledge of lean manufacturing
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
9. Experience using an ERP System (Oracle, SAP, Epicor)

This position is located on-site at our Sedalia, Missouri facility.

See attached Job Description for full details.

Duke Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer.