As part of our generosity initiative, we look for opportunities to give back to our local community in Billings, Montana and beyond. We provide opportunities for employees to volunteer and serve at non-profits in our community. 

Team service day at a local animal shelter.

Donating science supplies to a local school.

All-staff service day at the Montana Zoo

Teaching a science lesson at a local elementary school.

Open Positions:

Production supervisor

The Production Supervisor is the first formal people leader in the Production career path. This role leads daily production operations, supervises team members, plans and directs work, develops employees, monitors performance, and ensures safe, accurate, efficient execution of kit assembly, batch repackaging, labeling, and related production work.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Typically requires 3 or more years of production, warehouse, packaging, kitting, fulfillment, or similar operations experience.
• Prior lead, coordinator, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, set expectations, coach performance, and hold team members accountable.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, work orders, inventory transactions, production records, or related operational systems.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, and process discipline.
• Ability to communicate clearly, resolve conflict respectfully, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use scoreboards, KPIs, and operational data to identify issues and improve results.
• Understanding of Lean or 5S principles preferred but not required.
• Alignment with Home Science Tools’ mission and core values.

Email resume, cover letter and completed application for employment to David Petsch at [email protected].

Production Supervisor Job Description

Background

I am a chemical engineer converted to a small business entrepreneur with almost 30 years’ experience leading and growing Home Science Tools.

Why I Do What I Do

I love to make a long-term difference in the lives of people. I get excited about enabling our HST Team to have fun working synergistically to help 200,000+ kids annually experience the joy of discovering their world through science.

Background

I have worked with campus ministry, a family ranching business and have been with Home Science Tools since 2003.

Why I Do What I Do

I love to serve and take care of people. I want everyone to have the best experience which in turn blesses them and others.    

Background

I am a passionate educational sales leader that has been in the industry for over 22 years and I am excited to help Home Science Tools grow into a leading organization within the K-12 science market and beyond.

Why I Do What I Do

My fourth grade Teacher - Mrs. Brandt - I have always believed that being an Educator is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions. As a student who struggled in school, I never would have reached my potential or be the person I am today without an amazing educator who did everything to inspire me to never give up and to believe in myself. I now have an opportunity with HST to help any educator or parent bring that same joy of learning with hands-on science resources in school and at home.