Production Supervisor

Rosenbauer America; Lyons Township (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading fire equipment manufacturer in South Dakota is seeking a Chassis Prep Supervisor to manage department workflow and improve production processes. The role requires over 5 years of fire truck product knowledge and 3 years of leadership experience. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, performing inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire truck manufacturing or fire department.
• 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and schedule of the department.
• Continuously improve production processes.
• Perform inspections and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Fire truck product knowledge

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Drive Works

Sigma NEST

Job description

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 160 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chassis Prep Supervisor will manage the workflow, output of the department, and schedule of the department. They will continuously improve production processes and team members’ development. The Supervisor will update the production manager and other department heads of your department’s progress on the given projects and exchange parts as needed. Also, they will write performance reviews and work with HR to address worker related issues as they occur.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.

• Manages the workflow, output of the department, and schedule of the department.
• Continuously improves production processes and team member’s development.
• Updates the production manager and other department heads of your department’s progress on given project and exchange parts as needed.
• Write performance reviews and work with HR to address worker related issues as they occur.
• Inspects reviews of trucks to confirm each truck meets its specs and quality standards.
• Manage inventory of tools and parts, creating POs as necessary and keeping the department running smoothly.
• Keeps everyone safe by enforcing all employees to follow strict safety guidelines and have a clean work environment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization and our members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 5+ years of hands‑on fire truck product knowledge from either a manufacturing or fire department perspective preferred.
• 3+ years of previous leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude required.

Skills:

Language:

• Able to read and work from blueprints/spec books.
• Able to read and understand a tape measure accurately.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Math:

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Computer:

• Able to work within or learn how to work within programs like Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Drive Works, Sigma NEST.

Abilities:

• Able to work professionally with all levels of the Rosenbauer organization, customers, and vendors.
• Able to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Able to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Able to identify quality issues, recognize changes within the production process, and adjust as needed.
• Able to perform simple computer tasks to obtain information/changes related to the build process and/or troubleshoot.
• Able to identify quality issues and recognize changes within the production process and make adjustments.
• Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

If you have what it takes and want to be part of our always growing Rosenbauer family, we want to hear from you!

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple health insurance options, HSA/FSA with employer contributions, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO and paid holidays, wellness incentives, and tuition reimbursement.