Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Union, MO

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Production Supervisor, you'll play a hands-on leadership role at the heart of our manufacturing operation. You'll be responsible for guiding daily production activities, developing and motivating a high-performing team, and ensuring our products are built safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for a people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in turning plans into results.

If you're energized by coaching teams, solving problems on the floor, and continuously improving how work gets done, this role gives you the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful impact every day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

In this role, you'll be trusted to lead both people and performance. On a daily basis, you can expect to:

• Lead and support a production team by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met or exceeded.
• Monitor key production metrics (output, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency) and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion safety on the production floor by enforcing safety standards, conducting daily checks, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Plan labor and resources effectively, adjusting staffing and priorities as production demands change.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues, minimize downtime, and maintain product standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices, 5S, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and peers on production status, challenges, and priorities.
• Create a positive, engaged work environment where employees feel supported, heard, and motivated to do their best work.

ABOUT YOU:

You're a confident, hands-on leader who balances operational discipline with a people-first mindset. You likely bring:

• A high school diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold others accountable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort working with production data, reports, and metrics to drive performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with manufacturing or ERP systems.
• A solid understanding of safety regulations and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
• The ability to be present and engaged on the production floor, including standing and walking for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team - We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career - We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact - Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
  
  
  
  • 12 Paid Holidays - Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
  • Generous PTO Accrual - Because work-life balance matters.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Support for growing families.
  • Volunteer Time Off - Give back to the community while getting paid.
  • Generous 401(k) Company Match - Helping you plan for your future.
  • Educational Assistance - Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.
  
  
  
  

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.