Manufacturing Supervisor - Fixed Assembly

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Team Members’ activities to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.  The position is responsible for overseeing the performance of all End of Line Department functions.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Manage the daily allocation of work, managing staff and budgets
• Set and manage training programs to train new team members
• Promote flexibility in the team
• Ensure performance standards are met
• Manage team and individual performance and attendance
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Develop and maintain visual management boards
• Encourage involvement from all team members through daily meetings
• Demonstrate active listening to ensure all team members and colleague’s issues are understood
• Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace, as well as achieve Health and Safety objectives
• Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
• Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Liaise with suppliers on performance and cost issues

Nature & Scope

Reports to Operations Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• Associate’s degree
• Five years of fabrication experience
• One year of experience in a supervisory/team leader role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Seven years of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment
• Four years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
• Understanding of the complexities of interacting with support functions in an organization
• Effective time management and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Impressive listening skills
• Ability to motivate staff and deliver results
• Ability to influence and manage change within the business
• Promote creative problem solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to operate pneumatic or various hand tools as well as a forklift or other equipment as needed
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible schedule 
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities.  These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including:  hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED