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Production Supervisor II

Job in Middletown, Des Moines County, Iowa, 52638, USA
Listing for: Day & Zimmermann Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 61680 - 92520 USD Yearly USD 61680.00 92520.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Middletown

Lead Operations, Drive Quality, and Champion Safety!

As the Production Supervisor II, you will play a key role in leading and optimizing production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. You will assign operators to align with production schedules, oversee critical processes such as material preparation, blending, pelleting, and assembly, and maintain high standards of quality control and compliance. You will champion safety by training team members on hazardous waste handling and ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

You will foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, maintaining discipline, and upholding excellent housekeeping standards. Your technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and knowledge of ISO Quality Systems will drive continuous improvement across operations.

Must Be Willing To Work 2nd Shift! Impactful Work
  • Assign production operators effectively to specific jobs, ensuring alignment with production or workload schedules to maximize output.
  • Direct various production processes, including the preparation, screening, and blending of inert materials, pelleting, and assembly for explosive preparation, ensuring each phase is executed with precision.
  • Monitor the quality of production meticulously, ensuring the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials to uphold high standards.
  • Provide comprehensive safety training to subordinates, particularly regarding hazardous waste handling, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Establish and foster a positive employee morale while maintaining discipline within the team, coordinating with senior management when necessary to address concerns.
  • Promote and maintain exemplary housekeeping standards throughout production areas to ensure both safety and efficiency.
  • Maintain an extensive knowledge of assigned production processes, equipment, and materials to facilitate informed decision-making and troubleshooting.
Skills
  • Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and procedures, along with skills in data processing and report writing.
  • Proficient in defining problems, gathering and analyzing data to establish facts, leading to effective problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Robust knowledge of ISO Quality Systems principles and continuous improvement tools such as Process Maps, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans to drive operational excellence.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills to facilitate teamwork and a harmonious working environment.
Qualifications
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) – Required
  • Associate's Degree (AA) or higher – Preferred
  • 2+ years related experience – Required
  • Must possess a valid REAL ‑compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, or a current passport.
  • Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with team members.
  • Successful completion of a background screening process – Mandated for all candidates.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job‑related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,680 – $92,520
. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs, including pet insurance for our furry family members.

Physical

and Mental Demands
  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
  • Balancing.
  • Stooping.
  • Reaching.
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 50 pounds.
  • Walking.
  • Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
  • Pushing or pulling.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Grasping.
  • Feeling.
  • Climbing.
  • Hearing.
  • Talking.
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally.
  • Expertise in Excel, Word, CADD (Revit/Bentley).
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet‑proof vest, or other equipment.
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the company’s office or worksite.
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise).

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