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Production Supervisor

Winchester Ammunition
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2024 CLOSED ON 8/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Winchester Ammunition?

Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $ 74,796 - $83,100

Schedule: 36/48 Thurs – Sun 5 PM – 530 AM (Weekend Nights)

Relocation Available

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”) , considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a Production Supervisor to work at the US Army’s premier small caliber manufacturing facility located in Independence, MO . In collaboration, the US Army and Winchester are developing a first of its kind tracer cartridge to better serve and protect America’s warfighter in current and future global conflicts .

Focus: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing unit. This role involves the development and management of employees, maintaining workflow processes, ensuring quality and compliance, and fostering a collaborative and safe work environment. The Production Supervisor also plays a key role in implementing company policies and driving continuous improvement within the production processes.

Production Supervisor Essential Job Functions:

  • Select, orient, train, and develop employees' personal growth objectives. Communicate job expectations, administer recognition and corrective actions, and resolve personnel problems through data analysis and solution implementation.
  • Introduce and support business policies and ethical standards. Foster cooperation within and between departments and maintain working relationships with unions by adhering to collective bargaining agreements.
  • Develop and manage tactical plans, maintain workflow processes, and monitor control points, personnel, and resources. Implement cost reductions, develop reporting systems, and facilitate process control corrections.
  • Compile, analyze, and respond to production performance data and requests, ensuring accurate and efficient information flow. Schedule and assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, and achieve work results.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating personnel on control points, equipment, and resources, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Production Supervisor Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma required with a minimum of 5 years recent related experience. Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
  • Exceptional leadership skills and ability to lead a large team of employees to achieve continuous process improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, work safely, manage high-volume workload, and have willingness to be collaborative and support other efforts.
  • Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

Location-Specific Requirements:

  • Must have a valid US Driver’s License.
  • This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls if required.
  • This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
  • This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.

Strong Careers Grow Here Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

  • Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
  • Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $74,796 - $83,100

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