Production Supervisor

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Value Stream Leader, the Production Supervisor manages a talented and diverse team and organizes and directs production staff to achieve an effective workflow. The role identifies areas for improvement and organizes training opportunities. This is a working supervisor position, with the supervisor working side-by-side with the crew. The supervisor oversees facility operations to increase output, organizes and monitors production tasks, evaluates workstations for efficiency, and develops and enforces operating methods and procedures to address operational problems and improve product quality and revenue. The position also supports recruitment and onboarding, communicates expectations, monitors performance, and coaches and develops employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility, working in production, and one of the following: a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment; an associate degree plus 3 years of such experience; or a high school diploma or GED plus 3 years of such experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and authorized to work in the United States; proof of employment eligibility is required at hire.
Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.
Ability to create and adhere to production processes.
Ability to write reports legibly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Relevant training and certification in industrial production, engineering, or a related field.
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance.
Customer relationship skills for handling difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills; exposure to difficult or complex projects is a plus.
Ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively and balance individual stakeholder needs while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Supervise facility operations to achieve higher output.
Organize training and educational manuals for the production team.
Assist with recruiting and onboarding new hires.
Develop, implement, and enforce operating methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and revenue.
Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
Evaluate production stations to ensure optimum efficiency.
Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise job results; coach, counsel, and discipline employees; and initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.