2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO
Shift: 2:30-1:15am

Summary
The production supervisor plays a key leadership role, overseeing daily activities of safety, quality, production, and leading employees in all production procedures during the assigned shift. Supervises and coordinates all Tableting, Tablet Coating, Encapsulation, Sanitation, and Blending operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. Partners with other Shift Supervisors, Department Supervisors, and Department Managers to ensure proper handover of activities, align workflow, resources, and production priorities. Serves as a mentor to front‑line operators and leaders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Provide managerial, technical, and training leadership across assigned manufacturing units.

Prioritize, schedule, and allocate shift resources to meet daily production requirements and service expectations.

Maintain working knowledge of all production processes, equipment, and systems.

Provide daily follow‑up on production orders scheduled for shipment.

Monitor machine down time and production rates to maintain quality and quantity.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, Kosher, GMP, HACCP).

Promote safety, sanitation, and workplace organization daily.

Investigate quality, yield, and operational deviations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Communicate manufacturing, quality, safety, and colleague concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

Provide a safe working environment.

Monitor cleanliness and mechanical condition of all production equipment.

Review all paperwork on completed formulas for accuracy.

People Management

Recruit, train, and develop operators; ensure required training and certifications are completed.

Manage employee relations, performance management, payroll accuracy, and employee transactions for direct reports.

Enforce SOPs and company policies and address noncompliance as needed.

Maintain daily accountability of all department members.

Direct work, conduct performance appraisals, reward and/or discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.

Oversee training and cross‑training program.

Continuous Improvement & Inventory

Support initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, teamwork, and Inventory Record Accuracy.

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the site.

Assist in development and improvement of methods for monitoring quality of product being manufactured.

Other Responsibilities

Act as lead responder during emergencies or security incidents while on duty.

Open and close the facility.

Serve as a backup to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

Encapsulation, Tableting, Tablet Coating, Inspection equipment, and Blending equipment.

Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, material handling equipment, and forklift.

Education and Experience

Previous production and leadership experience.

Bachelor’s degree preferred or a high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant work experience.

High School Diploma/GED required.

3+ years of experience in a lead/supervisor role in continuous manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated communication, organizational, trouble‑shooting, and record‑keeping skills.

Passion for learning and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Language Skills

Ability to read and write professional publications and correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information verbally and in group situations, and to deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.

Deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.

Other Skills & Abilities

Ability to apply or quickly acquire basic methods of instruction.

Must be a good communicator and be self‑motivated.

Must have the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Must be able to present in large groups.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to sit, twist, stoop, kneel and crouch.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.

Occasionally required to climb stairs or portable stairs.

Repetitive hand movements are required.

Must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other duties may be assigned by management.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $58,100.00 - $108,000.00

Benefits And Perks

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional Benefits

Paid time off including paid holidays.

Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

Tuition assistance.

Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Req/Job ID
109616BR

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