Production Floor Lead - Safety & Team Growth

J.B. Hunt; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Westfield, MA is seeking a Shop Floor Supervisor to lead a production team, assist with day-to-day planning, and manage staffing, performance, and attendance. The role involves audits, inventory control, and budget adherence, with potential shifts including nights and weekends.

The position requires 1-2 years of related and supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience with 1-2 years of which being direct or indirect management experience
• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to form and manage effective teams
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Ability to work both individually and as a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with under minimal direction

Responsibilities

• Solicit, assign, and monitor onsite vendors to ensure proper repairs are completed and costs are controlled
• Monitor expenses related to shop management in order to maintain the budget; identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations, conduct safety meetings, mock OSHA inspections, model safe work habits, etc
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment is up to DOT and company standard
• Perform multiple personnel management tasks, including but not limited to, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance
• Monitor work in progress on the floor to ensure it is performed safely, correctly, and meets standard repair times
• Perform daily operational tasks as needed including estimates, down unit reporting, yard checks, etc.
• Ensure team reaches and maintains goals set by leadership; train staff on service bulletins, OSHA compliance, and company policies and procedures
• Schedule inbound equipment and maintain estimated running time so that repairs are assigned in order of priority; ensure equipment status is updated continually to maximize utilization
• Monitor that all required repair campaigns are completed and warranty procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure work shift begins on schedule and assign work orders to technicians to maintain an orderly and efficient workflow that meets internal customer deadlines; manage cost per hour

Skills

Professional conduct

Communication

Documentation

Decision making

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Work prioritization

Time management

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Westfield, MA is seeking a Shop Floor Supervisor to lead a production team, assist with day-to-day planning, and manage staffing, performance, and attendance. The role involves audits, inventory control, and budget adherence, with potential shifts including nights and weekends.

The position requires 1-2 years of related and supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and efficiency on the shop floor.