Bilingual Production Supervisor

Pierce Manufacturing•Appleton, WI

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About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. JOB SUMMARY: The bilingual Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to the manufacturing teams to create a safe, productive and profitable environment. This role will plan and facilitate the work of team members to support on-time completion of production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience.
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan and organize projects.
Good communication skills both verbal and written in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.
Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.
Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
Enlists the requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements.
Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly.
Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
Create value stream mapping and standard work.
Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.