Date: Jul 11, 2026
Location: Columbia, MO, US, 65201
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Company: Gates Corporation
What To Expect
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.
Our Production Supervisor will be directing teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in overseeing daily manufacturing activities, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols. Adept at training and motivating employees, optimizing workflows, and troubleshooting production to maximize efficiency. Work collectively with cross-functional teams to meet production goals, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
Keys to Success
Foster a culture of safety by promoting and reinforcing best practices.
Clearly communicate expectations, enforce adherence to safety protocols, and hold employees accountable for infractions, conducting investigations as necessary.
Provide daily guidance and training to production and assembly teams to ensure efficient operations and optimized workflows.
Oversee performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping standards while fostering a culture of accountability.
Address performance issues, recognize achievements, and provide coaching and development opportunities as needed.
Administer company policies and workplace procedures fairly and consistently.
Cultivate a results-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Drive process improvements and waste reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency.
Empower employees to assess and refine daily processes for ongoing operational improvements.
Monitor, track, and report shift performance metrics.
Shift Availabilty - must be open to days or nights 8hr our 12 hour shifts.
Maintain open and effective communication with employees and management to align team ideas with company goals and exceed customer expectations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
3+ direct reports of technicians and/or production staff
Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care
About You
Associate degree Related fields: Business Administration, Engineering, Management -preferred
Minimum 2 -4 years previous Supervisory or Management experience required
Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance expectations effectively.
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Proactive in anticipating and addressing the needs of both internal and external customers.
Ability to apply creativity to develop quality solutions and drive process improvements.
Fundamental project management skills to facilitate process improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
Full-Time
Relocation is not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Nearest Major Market: Columbia Missouri
