Lead Production Supervisor: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate equipment, facilities and team members across shifts to meet safety, quality, and cost goals. You will train staff, drive continuous improvement, and partner with engineering to implement process changes.

Role requires strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills, with experience in a manufacturing setting and familiarity with SAP. On-site position in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Strong teamwork and cross-department collaboration to meet on-time delivery.
• Proficiency with standard office software and SAP for production control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates use of equipment, facilities and personnel to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Trains and motivates team members; develops policies and procedures as needed.
• Analyzes production problems and implements procedures to minimize downtime.
• Manages schedules, assignments and departments across shifts.
• Interacts with engineers to modify processes for safety and quality improvements.
• Uses data to estimate work-hour needs and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors costs and budgets; develops corrective actions for budget control.
• Inspects materials and finished goods for quality compliance.
• Performs broader managerial duties including hiring, coaching and performance management.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Team leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

SAP familiarity

Education

High School diploma

General Education Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate equipment, facilities and team members across shifts to meet safety, quality, and cost goals. You will train staff, drive continuous improvement, and partner with engineering to implement process changes.

Role requires strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills, with experience in a manufacturing setting and familiarity with SAP. On-site position in a fast-paced plant environment.