Production Supervisor

Compensation Based on Experience.

$50000 - $70000 per year | Springfield, MO | On-site | Permanent

The Production Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on 1st shift. This individual will lead and develop a production team to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and production targets are consistently met or exceeded. The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage people, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing environment.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, Human Resources, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to ensure smooth production flow and operational excellence.

Core responsibilities include supervising production staff, managing shift schedules and staffing levels, monitoring KPIs, enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives on the floor.

• High school diploma or GED required (associate degree or technical certification preferred)
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in a lead, supervisory, or production leadership role
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process-driven environment
• Strong understanding of safety standards (PPE, EHS compliance)
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a production setting
• Basic proficiency in math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written English)
• Ability to interpret SOPs, instructions, and production documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to work onsite and support a 1st shift schedule

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Prior exposure to KPI tracking, production reporting, and operational metrics
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Background in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices
• Strong track record of team development and performance coaching
• Experience coordinating across departments (maintenance, supply chain, quality, HR)
• Familiarity with equipment-heavy or system-controlled production environments

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.