Production Supervisor

Location: Wentzville, MO

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: $36-$37/hour

Overview:

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Group Leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a production team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting operational goals and team performance on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a production team of approximately 40 employees in a manufacturing environment.

• Champion workplace safety by ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and holding team members accountable.

• Oversee assembly operations, including torque verification and proper installation of components.

• Manage daily production activities to meet quality, efficiency, and production targets.

• Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters, including employee discussions and interviews.

• Monitor and resolve safety and quality concerns while maintaining accurate documentation and data entry.

• Make timely and confident decisions in a fast-paced production setting.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with SPQRCE principles.

• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve processes and resolve operational issues.

• Supervise approximately 40 hourly employees in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Work cross-functionally with internal departments and leadership teams.

• Operate in a fast-paced, accountability-driven production environment.

• Flexibility to support extended hours based on production demands and operational needs.

• Demonstrate strong leadership presence within a union/UAW environment.

• Hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.

• Be coachable and open to ongoing development and feedback.

• Take ownership of team performance, production goals, and operational success.

• Lead independently while proactively identifying and resolving issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Proven leadership experience managing production teams.

• Strong computer skills, including Kronos, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Union/UAW experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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