Manufacturing Supervisor

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Supervisor at John Zink, you will lead and develop teams across the Coen Burners and Parts line, Weld, and Painting departments, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence through Principle Based Management.

You will oversee production processes, effectively allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

By assessing skills and driving continuous improvement initiatives, you will empower your workforce to grow and optimize manufacturing operations.

Strong communication and collaboration will be key to balancing priorities and achieving sustainable results.

What You Will Do


* Lead and develop manufacturing teams by applying Koch's framework and philosophy, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and principle-based decision making.


* Supervise production activities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and workplace organization.


* Utilize sound judgment, critical thinking, and economic analysis to make timely operational decisions that align with the company's risk philosophy and maximize value.


* Manage personnel allocation and shift resources efficiently, adjusting staffing levels as needed to meet production demands, including coordinating call-ins and shift maintenance.


* Maintain an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes to support problem-solving, troubleshooting, and provide team members with the necessary operational guidance and information.


* Oversee skills qualification and knowledge assessments for operators, identifying skill gaps and supporting targeted development plans to build a capable, flexible workforce.


* Balance competing priorities in a flow-to-work environment, providing real-time coaching and actionable feedback to frontline staff and support personnel to sustain operational excellence.


* Employ strong communication, planning, and organizational skills to facilitate effective knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment


* Experience managing production workflows, personnel allocation, and balancing competing priorities


* Experience using Microsoft Applications: Word (typing documents), Excel (pulling reports & entering data), PowerPoint (giving presentations) & Outlook (sending emails)

What Will Put You Ahead



* Knowledge or certifications in welding, painting, or burner assembly processes


* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

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