Production Supervisor

Blue Bird Careers•Fort Valley, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage a diverse production team and organize and direct staff to maintain an effective workflow. This is a working supervisor role, with the supervisor working side by side with the crew. The position reports to the Value Stream Leader. The supervisor is responsible for improving production operations, supporting staff development, and helping the team meet production and quality goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility, working in production.
In addition to the production experience, one of the following: a bachelor's degree and 2 years of production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment; an associate degree and 3 years of such experience; or a high school diploma or GED and 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.
Strong organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
Ability to create and follow production processes.
Ability to write reports legibly and accurately.
Relevant training and certification in industrial production, engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance.
Interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills.
Exposure to difficult or complex projects.
Ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively while balancing stakeholder needs and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

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