Production Supervisor

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork drive success? We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Supervisor to support daily production operations and help lead a high-performing team. In this role, you'll partner closely with plant leadership to oversee production and packaging activities, ensuring operational goals are achieved while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

As a Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in developing employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and creating a positive and accountable work environment. This position is ideal for a strong leader who thrives on coaching teams, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering results in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact - Lead operational improvements and help drive safety, quality, and production performance.
• Grow Your Career - Expand your leadership and manufacturing experience while developing and mentoring others.
• Collaborative Culture - Work alongside engaged leaders and teams who value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Challenges - Take on new opportunities each day to improve processes, solve problems, and support operational success.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability within the production environment.
• Lead and support Coordinators, hourly employees, and temporary staff to achieve production, quality, and operational goals.
• Oversee daily production activities, staffing, and workflow to ensure schedules and customer expectations are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, product quality, and equipment performance using lean manufacturing principles.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while managing performance, employee relations, and team engagement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Operations to support plant performance and resolve issues.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, and development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate production, labor, and operational records as required.
• Support additional projects and operational initiatives as assigned.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated success driving safety, quality, and production results.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing people and improving operations.

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing employee performance, training, engagement, staffing, and employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production flow, equipment troubleshooting, changeovers, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to interpret and follow SOPs, work instructions, production specifications, and operational procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Experience developing or improving SOPs, standard work, and operational documentation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead team discussions, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a positive and productive work environment.

• This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment, with regular time spent on the production floor supporting daily operations and employees.
• Typical schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday; additional overtime during weekdays and weekends may be required based on business needs.