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Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 7a – 3:30p
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
General summary
The Production Supervisor leads the lowers, uppers and parts production teams. This person makes sure each team meets its daily output, quality and safety goals, and that production follows the schedule so finished goods are ready for the warehouse and customer orders. ATF compliance for serialized lowers must be kept at the highest level.
The supervisor works on the floor with the team, assigns work, trains staff and tracks productivity against the production schedule. The role partners with Operations, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and the warehouse Shipping team to remove roadblocks and keep production moving.
Key responsibilities
Team leadership
- Supervise operators, leads and support staff on the lowers, uppers and parts teams
- Assign people and machines each shift to meet the production schedule
- Train new hires on processes, work instructions, quality checks and safety
- Monitor productivity and quality; coach staff to meet goals and quotas
- Build a culture of urgency, accuracy, compliance and teamwork
- Handle attendance, performance reviews and day-to-day employee issues
- Make sure the team has the training, tools and resources it needs; raise needs to Operations leadership
Production and scheduling
- Review the production schedule daily and set priorities for each team
- Track output against plan; adjust staffing and machine assignments when priorities change
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Scheduling so materials, tooling and fixtures are ready before each run
- Coordinate with the warehouse on finished goods hand-off and inventory needs
- Lead shift start-up meetings and shift handoffs
Quality and process
- Make sure work instructions, first-piece and in-process inspections are followed
- Stop production and escalate when parts are out of tolerance
- Work with Quality and Engineering on scrap, rework and root-cause fixes
- Lead continuous improvement on cycle time, setup time, scrap and workflow
Systems, compliance and safety
- Use SAP and RESOLV to record production, scrap and inventory transactions accurately
- Track serialized lowers and other regulated items; follow all ATF record-keeping and compliance steps
- Coordinate with Maintenance on machine downtime, repairs and preventive maintenance
- Keep the area safe, clean and organized (5S); lead housekeeping and safety in the department
- Complete production, scrap and audit paperwork and reports
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Experience & Training
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of manufacturing or machining experience, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
- Ability to read blueprints, work instructions and inspection sheets
- Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system and MS Office
- Good math skills and ability to read and analyze production data
- Strong organization, problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Detail-oriented, goal-driven and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred
- Experience in assembly, firearms or precision parts manufacturing
- Knowledge of ATF regulations and serialized inventory tracking
- Experience with RESOLV or a similar warehouse system
- Lean, 5S or continuous improvement training
- Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing or a related field
- Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
Working conditions
Environment
- Climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, coolant, metal chips and dust
- Shifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours
- Evenings, weekends or overtime as production requires
Physical demands
- Work is primarily standing (90% or more of the shift), except for lunch and break periods
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, stooping, squatting and stair climbing
- Reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel for at least 50% of the shift
- Frequently lift and move tooling, parts containers and materials up to 40 lbs; occasionally move heavier items with help or equipment
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks, including repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder and ankle motions
- Strong fine motor skills; able to grip, reach, pull, turn and use tools to torque fixtures on machinery or when assembling, machining or testing parts
- Vision requirements may include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to read fine print
Safety and PPE
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety eyewear, hearing protection and safety footwear
- Additional PPE may be required when working in or around your assigned department or in other departments
Employment
- Successful completion of the 90-day probationary period
Must pass a background check (not prohibited from owning or possessing firearms). Competitive compensation and benefits package.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
CMMG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Are you a citizen of the United States or do you otherwise have legal authorization to work within the United States?
- As part of our hiring process we ask all new hires to undergo a criminal background check. Are you willing to undergo that check?
- As part of our hiring process we ask all new hires to undergo a pre-employment drug screen. Are you willing to complete that drug screen?
- This is not a remote position, you acknowledge that you are required to physically work in Central Missouri.
- Can you legally own a firearm?
- Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance? WARNING: Use/possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law, whether it has been legalized or decriminalized.
- Do you understand under federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is still considered ILLEGAL, even if it has been legalized or decriminalized for medical or recreational use in your state.
- If offered this position, how soon could start?
- What is your desired annual compensation for this position?
Location:
- Boonville, MO 65233 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 7a – 3:30p
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
General summary
The Production Supervisor leads the lowers, uppers and parts production teams. This person makes sure each team meets its daily output, quality and safety goals, and that production follows the schedule so finished goods are ready for the warehouse and customer orders. ATF compliance for serialized lowers must be kept at the highest level.
The supervisor works on the floor with the team, assigns work, trains staff and tracks productivity against the production schedule. The role partners with Operations, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and the warehouse Shipping team to remove roadblocks and keep production moving.
Key responsibilities
Team leadership
- Supervise operators, leads and support staff on the lowers, uppers and parts teams
- Assign people and machines each shift to meet the production schedule
- Train new hires on processes, work instructions, quality checks and safety
- Monitor productivity and quality; coach staff to meet goals and quotas
- Build a culture of urgency, accuracy, compliance and teamwork
- Handle attendance, performance reviews and day-to-day employee issues
- Make sure the team has the training, tools and resources it needs; raise needs to Operations leadership
Production and scheduling
- Review the production schedule daily and set priorities for each team
- Track output against plan; adjust staffing and machine assignments when priorities change
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Scheduling so materials, tooling and fixtures are ready before each run
- Coordinate with the warehouse on finished goods hand-off and inventory needs
- Lead shift start-up meetings and shift handoffs
Quality and process
- Make sure work instructions, first-piece and in-process inspections are followed
- Stop production and escalate when parts are out of tolerance
- Work with Quality and Engineering on scrap, rework and root-cause fixes
- Lead continuous improvement on cycle time, setup time, scrap and workflow
Systems, compliance and safety
- Use SAP and RESOLV to record production, scrap and inventory transactions accurately
- Track serialized lowers and other regulated items; follow all ATF record-keeping and compliance steps
- Coordinate with Maintenance on machine downtime, repairs and preventive maintenance
- Keep the area safe, clean and organized (5S); lead housekeeping and safety in the department
- Complete production, scrap and audit paperwork and reports
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Experience & Training
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of manufacturing or machining experience, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
- Ability to read blueprints, work instructions and inspection sheets
- Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system and MS Office
- Good math skills and ability to read and analyze production data
- Strong organization, problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Detail-oriented, goal-driven and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred
- Experience in assembly, firearms or precision parts manufacturing
- Knowledge of ATF regulations and serialized inventory tracking
- Experience with RESOLV or a similar warehouse system
- Lean, 5S or continuous improvement training
- Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing or a related field
- Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
Working conditions
Environment
- Climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, coolant, metal chips and dust
- Shifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours
- Evenings, weekends or overtime as production requires
Physical demands
- Work is primarily standing (90% or more of the shift), except for lunch and break periods
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, stooping, squatting and stair climbing
- Reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel for at least 50% of the shift
- Frequently lift and move tooling, parts containers and materials up to 40 lbs; occasionally move heavier items with help or equipment
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks, including repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder and ankle motions
- Strong fine motor skills; able to grip, reach, pull, turn and use tools to torque fixtures on machinery or when assembling, machining or testing parts
- Vision requirements may include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to read fine print
Safety and PPE
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety eyewear, hearing protection and safety footwear
- Additional PPE may be required when working in or around your assigned department or in other departments
Employment
- Successful completion of the 90-day probationary period
Must pass a background check (not prohibited from owning or possessing firearms). Competitive compensation and benefits package.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
CMMG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Are you a citizen of the United States or do you otherwise have legal authorization to work within the United States?
- As part of our hiring process we ask all new hires to undergo a criminal background check. Are you willing to undergo that check?
- As part of our hiring process we ask all new hires to undergo a pre-employment drug screen. Are you willing to complete that drug screen?
- This is not a remote position, you acknowledge that you are required to physically work in Central Missouri.
- Can you legally own a firearm?
- Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance? WARNING: Use/possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law, whether it has been legalized or decriminalized.
- Do you understand under federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is still considered ILLEGAL, even if it has been legalized or decriminalized for medical or recreational use in your state.
- If offered this position, how soon could start?
- What is your desired annual compensation for this position?
Location:
- Boonville, MO 65233 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in parts supervisor jobs.
- Three to five years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment parts operations
- Proficiency with dealer management systems such as Reynolds and Reynolds or CDK Global
- Demonstrated ability to manage parts inventory, ordering, and stocking levels
- Strong knowledge of OEM and aftermarket parts catalogs and pricing structures
- Experience supervising or training parts counter and warehouse staff
- High school diploma or GED required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Parts Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your inventory management results
Hiring managers want to see the size of parts inventory you managed, not just that you managed one. Add the number of SKUs, turn rates you improved, or shrinkage you reduced to your resume so the scope of your work is immediately clear.
List your parts software by name
Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK Global, and similar dealer management systems are screened for in applicant tracking systems. Name every platform you have used in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears the first filter before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists parts supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond parts supervisor
Openings for this role also appear under parts manager, parts department lead, and wholesale parts coordinator. Search those exact titles so you don't miss postings that match your experience but use different terminology.
Prepare a scenario answer about a backorder crisis
Interviewers for parts roles almost always ask how you handled a critical backorder or supplier failure. Prepare a specific example with the part type, the downstream impact on operations, and the steps you took to source an alternative or communicate delays.
Negotiate against the full compensation package
Parts supervisor offers often include parts purchase discounts, tool allowances, and profit-sharing tied to department gross. Know the value of those benefits before you counter so you're comparing the full package, not just the base figure.
Parts Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most parts supervisors?
The most active employers for parts supervisors right now are Tesla, CARVANA, and GEA, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive dealership groups and national fleet service companies tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many parts supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of parts supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site inventory and team oversight. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are wholesale parts sales coordination and corporate parts procurement, where physical access to stock is less critical.
How do you become a parts supervisor?
Start by working as a parts counter associate or parts technician to build hands-on knowledge of inventory systems, supplier relationships, and catalog lookup tools. Take on informal leadership tasks like training new staff or managing stock orders. Pursue manufacturer-specific parts training programs when your employer offers them, and document any cost reductions or process improvements you drive, since those results are what hiring managers look for when promoting or hiring into supervisor roles.
Can you get hired as a parts supervisor with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with strong parts counter experience who haven't held the supervisor title yet, particularly at smaller dealerships or independent shops where the gap between counter associate and supervisor is narrow. Demonstrating that you've trained coworkers, handled ordering decisions, or managed inventory during a supervisor's absence makes a strong case. Applying to assistant parts manager roles is a practical bridge if direct supervisor postings require more tenure than you have.
What does the parts supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your experience with specific parts software and the size of the operation you came from. An in-person or video interview follows, typically with the fixed operations manager or dealer principal, covering scenario questions about backorders, staff conflict, and inventory shrinkage. Some dealership groups add a second round with HR or a regional manager before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to parts supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to parts supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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