Supervisor Manufacturing
About The Position
The Supervisor Manufacturing supports bargaining unit employees in rotation groups, working with team leaders in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, distribution, and/or development of motorcycles or motorcycle component parts. The supervisor provides the resources, tools, and direction needed to help value adders work effectively and efficiently, and balances resource concerns to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget. The role is at Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Vehicle Operations facility in York, a final assembly plant that also performs fabrication, welding, polishing, painting, and production of current and replacement parts for all models. The position has direct reports and requires 0–10% travel. It is eligible for domestic relocation assistance within the posted country and is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typically, a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience.
- Experience in a unionized, high-volume production or manufacturing-focused environment.
- Prior knowledge and/or experience advising high-performance work groups and experience implementing and monitoring Statistical Process Control systems and ISO 90001 processes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
- Ability to jointly lead work groups with Union leadership.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement and strive to achieve cost-effective results.
- Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results.
- Participate in scheduling and production planning.
- Set the stage for the day by communicating schedule changes, previous-shift performance, quality issues, and related information.
- Work with stewards to prevent and/or resolve issues early.
- Provide feedback to team members to ensure good quality throughout the group.
- Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed.
- Perform layered audits and prevent defects from passing to the next group.
Benefits
- Annual bonus programs for full-time salaried employees.
- Health insurance benefits.
- 401k program.
- Onsite fitness centers.
- Employee stores.
- Employee discounts on products and accessories.
- Domestic relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
