Production Supervisor

Kocher + Beck USA, L.P., located in Lenexa, KS, is seeking enthusiastic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced environment to join our team! At Kocher + Beck, we believe that delivering our quality products is the result of having the best team. Take this opportunity to join our growing business and contribute to a family-owned business known for its culture and top-quality products.

Position Type + Hours :

This is a permanent full-time, non-exempt position. Core hours of work are Monday through Friday. The shift is 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am, 40 hours per week. Saturday hours are at times necessary based on equipment and business needs.

Job Description :

The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and oversees the production process in its entirety, including department leads and their direct reports. The overall role is to ensure production is getting quality orders sent out on time in a safe, productive, and efficient way.  To accomplish that consistently the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience.

• Manage fast-paced, daily production throughout flex tooling department.
• Partner with customer service team / manager to review intake levels and review production levels; adjust planning and communicate to remain proactive.
• Prioritize daily production’s urgent dies, workflow state, and other goals established by the Operations Manager; follow up as necessary to validate results.
• Analyze and respond to data by sharing themes with partners and teams; take corrective action when necessary.
• Problem solve when production timelines are not being met and direct / delegate as necessary.
• Pass along necessary and vital information between shift leadership.
• Provide performance feedback to production employees on a regular basis; contribute feedback towards employees’ annual reviews.
• Assess efficiency practices and plan for future impact and implement improvements.
• Provide and oversee that training is on track and support continued training that delivers desired results.
• Support a safety culture that is in line with keeping all employees safe.

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About Kocher + Beck USA :

Kocher + Beck is the world leader in rotary die technology, and a recognized complete systems provider to the label and envelope industry, with manufacturing plants in Germany, Russia, the UK, and the USA. They are a family-owned business that encompasses the spirit and tradition of innovation and teamwork. Kocher + Beck’s Lenexa, KS facility is a fast-growing company with around 100 employees. They believe in giving employees the opportunity to grow within the company, and recognizing hard work. That is one reason they are on track to become the largest tool manufacturer for the label and envelope industry in North America.