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Production Supervisor

Emerson
Ash Flat, AR, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026

About the role

The Supervisor role will drive engagement and provide day-to-day direction for the production workforce. You will be responsible for interviewing, developing, coaching, and scheduling employees and supporting a culture of positive employee relations, safety ownership, and continuous improvement. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Manage and develop a team of hourly employees to drive high engagement and performance including: developing and supporting a culture of listening, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors.
  • Consistently and fairly administer and support internal policies and procedures.
  • Communicate and provide feedback regularly to the production team including: daily production meetings, daily priorities, updates on job order status, etc.
  • Schedule production capacity and planning to meet customer expectations.
  • Drive engagement in the safety program to meet zero total recordables.        
  • Incorporate and foster continuous improvement by utilizing lean principles and determining root cause and corrective measures to reduce waste in the plant.
  • Recommend preventative maintenance requirements to guarantee safe and efficient operation of equipment.
  • Recommend improvements to manufacturing systems for optimal quality, OTD, cost.

 

Who you are:

You provide direct and actionable feedback. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
 

 For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Two year Associates Degree plus one year of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven Leadership qualities of managing direct reports in fast-paced operations environment.
  • Passion for safety of employees.
  • Experience motivating and developing employees.

 Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with ERP software (JDE preferred).
  • 3+ years of professional-level manufacturing experience.
  • Lean Champion or Lean background.

 Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this

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