Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor – Intermediate
Location: Kokomo IN 46902
Pay Rate: $25-$29/hour
Duration: 12 Months (Possible of extension based on business needs)

Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving production goals, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring workplace safety, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills to guide teams and mobilize resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the production plan is met and analyse issues to drive and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe workplace, enforce safety procedures, and lead safety improvement initiatives.
• Understand and address production losses, leveraging tools such as the C-Matrix to improve Zone performance.
• Analyse quality KPIs, prioritize quality issues, and guide Team Leaders to resolve them.
• Manage workforce allocation, absenteeism, and training to build effective teams.
• Mobilize support groups and resources for problem-solving activities.
• Actively participate in and lead Kaizen projects focused on Safety, Cost, Quality, Throughput, and waste reduction.

Requirements:
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
o Minimum 2 years of supervisory and manufacturing experience.
o Experience in high-volume manufacturing and lean/continuous improvement systems preferred.
o Previous experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Skills and Competencies:
o Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels.
o Goal-oriented self-starter capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs.
o Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Other Requirements:
o Valid driver’s license.
o Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as needed.
o Physical ability to meet manufacturing general requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience in supervision within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:
• Work different shifts and weekends, including overtime.
• Work in hot and/or cold environments and around heavy equipment or machinery.
• Wear safety equipment, including safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Stand or walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, reach, and lift to 40 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces and regularly climb ladders, stairs, or crawl under vehicles.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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