Production Supervisor - Springfield, OH

Springfield, OH, us on site Until 9/7/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

JOB POSITION SUMMARY                                     

This role is for the Production Supervisor at the KHA factory in Springfield, Ohio. This role could supervise material handling and production staff, so it could have both warehousing and manufacturing responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Effectively drive the workflow ensuring quality results and on-time delivery in cooperation with other workflows in other lines.
  • Supervise employees assigned to the department including work assignments, motivating the team, hiring, terminations, performance reviews, training, and cross training. 
  • Lead implementation of change and improvement in the areas.
  • Ensure Pulse and Hour-to-Hour boards are kept accurate and up to date, ensuring misses are followed up on and resolved.
  • Communicate: Keep the employees, peers, managers, and support groups informed of vital information that pertains to them.
  • Promote and drive safety initiatives, including safety programs, training, incident investigations, incident prevention/corrective action, and setting safe work practices within the area. 
  • Support the company’s KC Way Lean Manufacturing initiatives: 5S, Kaizen Events, Lean Projects to eliminate wastes, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results from others.
  • Hands-on attitude.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite of products.
  • Effective communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Knowledgeable with ISO quality requirements, OSHA standards, and familiar with lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience with SAP is a plus.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

What we offer:

 

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

 

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

 

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

 

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

 

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Compensation (from employer):
55000 – 70000 USD (YEARLY)

About this role

Summary

Supervise production staff, manage workflow, implement safety and lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Job title

Production Supervisor

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

material handling

Location requirements

Springfield, OH, on-site; remote not allowed

Salary

$55k–$70k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcommunicationMS OfficeISOOSHAlean manufacturing

Preferred skills

SAP

Specializations

leadershiplean manufacturingsafetyqualitysupervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, OH, USA

On-site City