Production Supervisor (Paint Shop)

Ken Garner Manufacturing • Rural Hall, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production at the Rural Hall location and reports to the Plant Manager. The role ensures that safety, quality, and production requirements are met, directing work across concrete filling, welding, sandblasting, body repair, painting, inspection, and shipping. The location currently has 40 employees. The supervisor may occasionally interact with customers, including Deere Hitachi, and with other KGM locations. Candidates must live near Rural Hall or be willing to relocate. Management work experience is considered more important than education. Overtime may be required to meet production demand, and occasional travel to other KGM locations may be needed, approximately three to four times per year.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of welding, paint, and body repair techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow, and ISO 9001:2008.
• Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent email and telecommunication skills.
• Must live near Rural Hall or be willing to relocate.
• Must be willing to work overtime if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous training in 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow, and ISO 9001:2008.
• Fluency in Spanish receives extra consideration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and production requirements are met.
• Direct production in concrete filling, welding, sandblasting, body repair, painting, inspection, and shipping.
• Occasionally communicate with customers and other KGM locations.
• Work overtime when needed to meet production demand.
• Travel occasionally to other KGM locations, approximately three to four times per year.
• Be hands-on when needed.

Benefits

• Full benefit package.
• 10 paid holidays.
• One week of vacation after 6 months, two weeks after 18 months, three weeks after 5 years, and four weeks after 10 years.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at stated reasonable rates; family coverage is approximately $100 per week.
• Company-paid life insurance for the employee, with optional discounted family coverage.
• Uniforms provided.
• Weekly pay.
• Regularly scheduled performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed