Production Supervisor/ Production Flow Coordinator (PFC)
Great Plains Industries · Wichita, KS
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Great Plains Industries (industrial) in Wichita, KS.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, Assembly lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Kansas: typical posted base $77k–$89k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 20 other live production postings in Kansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $77k–$89k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- Root cause 38%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Six Sigma 24%
- Green Belt 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Great Plains IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
are followed on the line’s equipment.
- ✓With the assistance of the Assembly Trainer, this position will verify training certificates are completed as needed and employees are receiving the training required for the position they hold.
- ✓Responsible for the application of company policy in a positive and respectful manner with the guidance of production management and Human Resources and in keeping with GPI company values.
- ✓This position is responsible for clearly communicating the expectations and challenges of the day’s production run to all assembly employees at the beginning of the shift and throughout the day as required.
- ✓This position is required to report on the prior day production run statistics and address any concerns for the current production run. They are accountable to update required productivity data and the KPI boards.
- ✓This position will work directly with production management and Human Resources on all employee relations issues.
- ✓Responsible for the timely enforcement of the company policy concerning employee attendance and must keep accurate records of attendance including temporary employees. This position will approve all PTO requests for their direct reports.
- ✓This position will assist with the recruitment, hiring and selection process and is responsible to provide a warm welcome to GPI for all new employees.
- ✓This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities
of the employee. The employee may be assigned other
responsibilities
as required of the position.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
This position directly supervises the assembly employees assigned within their area.
Job
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Ability to execute Lean/6S projects in Assembly with a clear understanding of the
requirements
of their assigned area.
- ✓3-5 years’ experience in leading assembly manufacturing teams.
- ✓Proven ability to work independently with self-motivation to improve production, lean and employee management skills.
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strengths in training assembly line workers. Must always be approachable and professional in communications.
- ✓Prior experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Must have Microsoft Office experience and the ability to operate a desktop computer. Specifically, data entry in Word and Excel. Must have the ability to learn software applications in a quick and efficient manner.
Requirements
Physical: Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Ability to stand on concrete surface for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours). When not standing, may require working at desk on computer and sitting for extended periods.
Tools / Equipment: hand tools and power tools with the skill required to produce a quality product.
Working Conditions: Assignment based upon production needs. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
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Job Description
Job Description Job Title: Production Supervisor/ Production Flow Coordinator (PFC) Department: Manufacturing - Assembly
Reports to: Value Stream Leader FLSA (Exempt / Non Exempt): Non Exempt
Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing and driving the daily production output of an assigned manufacturing area. This role plans, coordinates, and prioritizes production activities to ensure schedules are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The coordinator works closely with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, remove obstacles, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is directly accountable for achieving daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual production targets. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment for all employees.
Job Details
- •This position is accountable to GPI’s Quality Management System (QMS)guidelines for all products.
- •Inspect work for quality, recognize flaws in components, and properly report problems to Value Stream Leaders, Process Engineers or Quality Assurance as necessary.
- •Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within assigned area; holding regular team meetings, assigning team members’ tasks, and coordinating support group services needed outside the team.
- •In action and deed this position will provide a positive culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
- •Ensure all quality escapes are managed by the QMS and follow through on all corrective actions as assigned including training of all employees as required.
- •Plan and maintain the heijunka box as required on a daily basis, ensuring production is on time.
- •Responsible for organization and accurate count of components on hand to ensure support for next day production and inventory accuracy.
- •Assume ownership of daily 6S and create a culture of “clean as you go” in assigned area.
- •Reinforce and utilize Lean manufacturing principles in assigned area. Coach, mentor and train employees in the use of Lean manufacturing principles.
- •Responsible for the maintenance log and hi pot tester(daily, weekly, as required). Ensure maintenance procedures and torque testing
Preferred
- +Syteline experience highly valued.
- +Prefer advanced manufacturing or technical training. Associates degree in applicable field.
- +Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
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