Production Manager

True North Consulting, LLC

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Kansas City, MO, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Solid stable, long standing company that is very employee oriented with great benefits.

They are one of the fastest growing companies in their space

 

Growing and diversified manufacturing company is looking to identify a Production Shift Manager.  This is a company that prides itself on a positive culture that creates long-term employees!  

The role is currently a third shift position with hours of 7 p.m.-7 a.m.  The typical schedule is 3 days on/2 days off.  This position gets a 3 day weekend every other weekend. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Directly manage crews of 10-15 hourly employees to achieve maximum production of top quality products in a safe and efficient manner. Indirectly responsible for managing up to 40-50 employees at any given time.

2. Must plan and organize daily shift activities, determining manpower requirements and manpower utilization necessary to meet and/or exceed desired goals. Responsible for scheduling of hourly employees.

3. Conduct annual detailed performance reviews with hourly employees to emphasize the required standards for the various jobs. Performance reviews will be written and maintained in the employee’s personnel file. Counsel subordinates.

4. Set objectives for crew. Communicate company plans, objectives and expectations to hourly employees. Issue instruction and directions and make sure resources are available to accomplish them. Must have good communication skills. Ability to achieve results through others.

5. Train Management and hourly Employees on equipment; equipment operation and process.

6. Accountable for continuous improvement of plant performance, safety, environmental and product quality objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Candidate's with a bachelor's degree could be given preference.  Candidates must have managed staff in a manufacturing environment.  
2.  Experience with SEMS, Process Safety Management and ERP/SAP preferred.
3. Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Solid company with excellent track record of stability,.Great opportunities for growth and learning.

About this role

Summary

Manage production crews, plan activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing.

Job title

Production Manager

Experience level

management experience

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO, on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

staff managementcommunicationtrainingsafety standardsERP/SAP

Preferred skills

bachelor's degreeSEMSProcess Safety Management

Specializations

productionshift managementsafetyprocess improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

On-site City