Logistics Production supervisor
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$34 - $35 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Kokomo, IN Kokomo, Indiana open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$34.50
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Job Description
Job Description: Position Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading small work teams in a fast‐paced, high‐volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The supervisor ensures daily performance targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are met while fostering a high‐performance, safety‐focused culture. This role requires strong coordination with cross‐functional teams and consistent application of work rules. Initial training may occur on day shift, with placement likely on 2nd or 3rd shift. Candidates must be open to any shift, including weekends, to meet overtime and production needs.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise 30–40 hourly employees in a unionized environment
Maintain staffing levels, including managing call‐offs and reassignments
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, SIS, WCM, or similar methodologies
Coach, lead, and develop team members to improve performance
Collaborate with plant pillars and cross‐functional teams
Enforce consistent work rules and support a positive labor‐management relationship
Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively
Must‐Have Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective problem‐solving and decision‐making abilities
Proven experience supervising or managing people
Nice‐to‐Have Skills
Manufacturing experience (highly preferred) in a Manufacturing workforce.
Prior experience leading a crew or production team
Experience working in a union environment
Background with Lean, WCM, Kaizen, SIS, or other CI methodologies
Additional Notes
Union experience is not required; however, emotional control, professionalism, and strong communication are essential.
Any Lean‐related continuous improvement experience is acceptable; SIS training will be provided.
Must have Supervisory Experience. Preferred experience in a Manufacturing workforce. Must be available for all shift and weekend work.
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At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b
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