Production Supervisor

REV Group; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee assembly operations. This role requires skills in team management, adherence to safety and quality standards, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience, 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Practical experience in electrical, mechanical, welding.
• Thorough understanding of lean principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily assignments and manage workflow to meet production schedules.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Lean Principles

Problem Resolution

Education

High school diploma required

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Manufacturing Processes

Regulatory Agency Knowledge

Computer Systems

Job description

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Fleetwood is one of the oldest and most popular RVs on the road and in the RV industry. We have manufactured Class A RVs for over 65+ years which is more than double most of our competition. Now manufacturing RVs under the Fleetwood, American Coach, and Holiday Rambler brands, we spent a lot of time figuring out how to make the best motorhome possible–and it all starts with construction innovation. From a perfect combination of power & reliability to hand-selecting your RV interior, we know how to make your RV Home a home.

Fleetwood is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and leading a team of direct labor associates in the manufacture and assembly of products, components and parts for recreational vehicles, RVs. The Production Supervisor, under the direction of the Director of Operations, is responsible for the manufacturing process and productivity, personnel training and coaching, and driving continuous improvement. Supervisor works closely with supporting departments – Engineering, Human Resources, Maintenance, Purchasing, Quality, Safety, and Sales to meet overall performance objectives. The Supervisor must also lead the team in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Daily assignments of hourly production personnel in order to meet schedule commitments and cycle time requirements. Prioritizes and manages the workflow within the department to ensure timely and efficient task completion in accordance with the schedule.

· Accountability for ensuring all quality, regulatory, responsible to make sure appropriate actions are taken to meet all requirements, including stopping production if appropriate.

· Reviews all work within the department to assure technical accuracy of the work meets requirements, engineering design expectations as documented in engineering prints, bills of material, work instructions and quality documentation. Assures all workmanship standards are met.

· Responsible for safety and environmental compliance of the department. Holds departmental employees accountable for following all OSHA and company policies and regulations. Actively participates in safety improvement activities.

· Responsible and accountable for maintaining accurate and timely attendance records of employees in the department.

· Provides technical expertise for problem resolution. Liaisons with appropriate departments such as Materials, Engineering, Sales Administration, Product Management to determine root cause and corrective actions.

· Provides input and recommendation on staffing requirements and selection of departmental personnel.

May assist in developing area budget goals for personnel, equipment, supplies, etc...

· Actively leads continuous improvement activities within the departments. Leads the implementation of OPX foundational blocks of Identification of Waste, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management. Participates in value stream map creation and goal setting for the department product lines.

· Actively encourage employees to suggest improvements and facilitate the adoption of their ideas.

· Ensure Safety, Quality, On-time Delivery and Cost objectives are visible, understood by department employees, and proactively managed.

· Daily interface with Engineering department; changes, proto-types, verification of new material requirements, introduction of new process from engineering to production.

· Weekly interface with Purchasing department and vendors; changes, modifications as required.

· Ensure that equipment and tooling is well maintained (working closely with Maintenance).

· Participate in daily management meetings and walk-throughs.

· Elevate issues and improvement suggestions.

Requirements:

· High school diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years work related experience, 2 years in Supervisory or Leadership capacity

o Practical experience including electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication, etc...

· Detailed knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes

· Thorough understanding and application of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

· Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with demonstrated team building and conflict resolution ability. Excellent employee and human relations skills.

· Must be able to work effectively with a cross-functional leadership team to achieve plant level objectives.

· Must be able to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.

• Excellent computer skills. Ability to learn and use company specific systems. Knowledge, training and experience with regulatory agency requirements such as Triple K, CAAS requirements.

Physical Demand:

1.Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently constantly to move objects.

2.Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

3.Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

4.Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

5.Crouching/Crawling/Reaching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

6.Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.

7.Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

8.The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment

9.The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

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