Supervisor Production

REV Group, Inc.•Grove City, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Supervisor oversees and leads production associates preparing, fabricating, painting, finishing, and inspecting custom ambulances. The role ensures paint processes are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and production schedules. The supervisor promotes safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, and is accountable for production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards. The position requires technical skill to assist operators with troubleshooting and problem resolution and to lead safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Typical hours are 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime as required. The work takes place in manufacturing, indoor and outdoor warehouse, and office environments; PPE is required in designated areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing manufacturing personnel.
Supervisory capability to lead and motivate employees to achieve high standards of quality and productivity.
Ability to respond to change in a timely and organized manner.
Familiarity with safe operation of tools such as drills, screw guns, sanders, and jigsaws.
Excellent verbal and written communication, team-building, conflict-resolution, employee-relations, and human-relations skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels, including presenting information to individuals and small groups.
Advanced problem-solving and project-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Understanding of OSHA and EPA standards and ability to implement and direct environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use computer terminals and personal computers frequently to perform job duties.
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree is preferred.
Three to five years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, commercial vehicle, or industrial painting and fabrication operations is preferred.
Understanding and application of lean principles and continuous-improvement methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign hourly personnel each day to meet schedule commitments and cycle-time requirements.
Select new employees and oversee successful onboarding and training.
Ensure departmental compliance, maintain employee attendance records, enforce company policies and procedures, and support effective employee relations; recommend recognition and initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to assigned production personnel.
Plan and oversee training and development, including defining job requirements, establishing training plans, and maintaining department qualification and training skill matrices.
Provide input and recommendations on staffing requirements and assist with developing area budget goals for personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Prioritize and manage customer workflow to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.
Ensure quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements are met, taking appropriate action, including stopping production when necessary.
Review departmental work for technical accuracy against customer requirements, engineering designs, shop orders, prints, bills of material, work instructions, quality documentation, and workmanship standards.
Provide technical expertise for problem resolution and work with Materials, Engineering, Sales Administration, and Product Management to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Ensure equipment and tooling are maintained in coordination with Maintenance.
Participate in daily management meetings and walkthroughs, and document changes and processes using company methods.
Prioritize workload and communicate tasks and deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.