Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

3370192No5998548410.00.001-Jun-2026Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MOOperations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

SUMMARY:

The production supervisor plays a key leadership role, oversees the daily activities of safety, quality, production, and leads employees in all production procedures during the assigned shift. Supervises and coordinates all Tableting, Tablet Coating, Encapsulation, Sanitation, and Blending operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. Partners with other Shift Supervisors, Department Supervisors, and Department Managers to ensure proper handover of activities, algin workflow, resources, and production priorities. Serve as a mentor to front-line operators and leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Leadership & Operations

• Provide managerial, technical, and training leadership across assigned manufacturing units.

• Prioritize, schedule, and allocate shift resources to meet daily production requirements and service expectations.

• Maintain working knowledge of all production processes, equipment, and systems

• Provide daily follow up on production orders scheduled for shipment.

• Monitor machine down time and production rates to maintain quality and quantity.

• Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, Kosher, GMP, HACCP).

• Promote safety, sanitation, and workplace organization on a daily basis.

• Investigate quality, yield, and operational deviations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Communicate manufacturing, quality, safety, and colleague concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

• Provide a safe working environment.

• Monitor cleanliness and mechanical condition of all production equipment.

• Review all paperwork on completed formulas for accuracy.

• People Management

• Recruit, train, and develop operators; ensure required training and certifications are completed.

• Manage employee relations, performance management, payroll accuracy, and employee transactions for direct reports.

• Enforce SOPs and company policies and address noncompliance as needed.

• Maintain daily accountability of all department members.

• Direct work, conduct performance appraisals, reward and/or discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.

• Oversee training and cross-training program.

• Continuous Improvement & Inventory

• Support initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, teamwork, and Inventory Record Accuracy.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the site.

• Assist in development and improvement of methods for monitoring quality of product being manufactured.

• Other

• Act as lead responder during emergencies or security incidents while on duty.

• Open and close the facility

• Serves as a back up to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager

• Perform other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Encapsulation, Tableting, Tablet Coating, Inspection equipment, and Blending equipment.
• Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, material handling equipment, and fork lift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous production and leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or a high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant work experience
• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3+ years of experience in a lead/supervisor role in continuous manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, trouble-shooting, and record keeping skills
• Passion for learning and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and write professional publications and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and physically at different levels of comprehension in one-on-one and group situations and to deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.
• Deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply or quickly acquire basic methods of instruction.
• Must be a good communicator and be self-motivated.
• Must have the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be able to present in large groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, twist, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs or portable stairs.
• Repetitive hand movements are required.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:109616BR109616BRForsyth MO - Missouri #LI-AM1 About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.#LI-Onsite #IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawBenefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$58,100.00 - $108,000.00