Production Superintendent

  • Kelly Services
  • Durant, Mississippi
  • Full Time
Do you have a passion for managing critical functions in a manufacturing environment? Were hiring a Superintendent -1 st Shift for our companys manufacturing plant in Durant, MS. Salary: $90k-$105k Ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, managing a workforce of supervisors and hourly technicians. A bachelors degree is highly desirable, and an associates degree is required. High level of mechanical aptitude As a Superintendent: What you will do: Eliminates hazards through work planning and preventing unsafe work activities. Communicates quality issues to management and engineering staff for further direction. Leads the investigation and resolution of safety or quality issues based on the Corrective Action Process. Directs production/fabrication work activities of supervisors and 50+ workers in Press and Welding Coordinates worker resources between multiple projects to maintain overall manufacturing efficiency. Maintains workflow and factory organization to maintain efficient throughput of work product. Ensure the workforce is trained and manage cross-training programs to ensure a versatile workforce. Develop area supervisors to meet departmental objectives, including high standards in quality, safety, and productivity. Lead excellence continuous improvement programs to engage the factory at all levels. Develop area supervisors to lead excellence continuous improvement programs that engage shop floor associates to achieve peak performance. Lead and participate in meetings with operations partners to prioritize production sequence, improve delivery reliability, and reduce factory lead times. Assist with the recruitment and hiring of plant personnel. Support and implement management philosophy and vision. Contribute and make recommendations to control and reduce departmental and overall costs. Additional Qualifications Include: A BS degree from an accredited college is highly desirable, and/or an AA degree is required. 3+ years of experience. managing the workforce of supervisors and hourly technicians. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High level of mechanical aptitude Proficient in MS Office Suite Experience developing and coaching supervisors as leaders. Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and KPI tracking Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement Fosters a Culture of: Innovation & Continuous Improvement Appreciation & Recognition Advancement Opportunities Pay for Performance Some Benefits and Perks Include: Industry-Leading Healthcare Industry-Leading Profit-Sharing Plan with/ Safe Harbor Contribution Generous Paid Time Away Tuition Reimbursement Program Parental Leave Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to align people and innovation to drive excellence ? 9855420
Job ID: 479711677
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2025

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