Manufacturing Production Supervisor
CKS Packaging · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at CKS Packaging (industrial) in Kansas City, MO. Train, lead, and develop production team members.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Missouri: typical posted base $75k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 17 production supervisor openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live production postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- Lean 40%
- ✓ EHS / safety 33%
- SAP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at CKS Packaging
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from CKS PackagingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
qualifications
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions Discretionary Bonus 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, &
Requirements
Supervise and coordinate daily blow molding production activities.
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency. Train, lead, and develop production team members. Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime. Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies. Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to maintain optimal machine performance and product quality. Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation. Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
Qualifications
3+ years Production Supervising experience Hands-on, practical experience with blow molding of rigid plastic containers, is a plus but not required Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. 1st: Monday through Friday (some Saturday's), 7:00am-3:00pm 3rd: Monday through Friday (some Saturday's), 11:00pm-7:00am
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Production Supervisor CKS Packaging is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Production Supervisors to oversee daily operations in our blow molding department. The production supervisor will ensure efficient production, maintain quality standards, and lead a team to meet safety, production, and operational goals.
What's In it for You?
Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates if successful in supervisory assignments Competitive pay based on experience and