What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Veridity Fire Solutions?
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of our production team to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating workflow, supporting cylinder filling operations, developing employees, and driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This position is located onsite in Lenexa, KS.
We think you’ll thrive if:
- You’re a hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside your team and stepping in where needed.
- You know how to set clear expectations, coach employees, and create accountability while building a strong team.
- You’re a practical problem-solver who can balance changing priorities, customer commitments, safety, quality, and production goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the production team, including planning work, setting priorities, and allocating resources based on customer demand and business needs.
- Support cylinder filling operations and other production activities as needed to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time completion of customer orders.
- Monitor production output, efficiency, quality, and schedule attainment, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Provide daily direction, coaching, training, and performance feedback to production employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing safety procedures, conducting routine observations, and addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Oversee production quality requirements, including cylinder inspections, filling documentation, labeling, traceability, inventory accuracy, and production documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and other teams to resolve production issues and keep work moving.
- Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Experience & Education
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial operations, plus at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to read and interpret production documents, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience with compressed gas cylinder filling, industrial gas filling, fire suppression systems, or similar manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Preferred
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Experience in fire protection, compressed gas, chemical processing, or industrial manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform work on the production floor.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include compressed gases, industrial equipment, moving machinery, varying temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels.
- Ability to work approximately 40–50 hours per week based on production needs.
- Ability to travel domestically on occasion.
About SEVO Systems
SEVO Systems designs and manufactures advanced fire suppression technologies that protect high-value assets around the world. Our innovative suppression solutions serve mission-critical industries including energy storage, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, transportation, marine, and data center environments.
Why Choose Us?
- Work on products and solutions that protect critical infrastructure and essential services.
- Join a growing organization focused on innovation and long-term success.
- Build your career alongside experienced industry professionals.
- Be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep people, assets, and operations safe.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Veridity and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and provided opportunities to succeed based on their qualifications, performance, and contributions.