Production Supervisor-2nd Shift

Briggs & Stratton; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Sr. Technical Recruiter in Holdrege, NE, responsible for optimizing production and managing team dynamics. This role involves developing employees, analyzing production issues, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Ideal candidates should have significant manufacturing experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in manufacturing with management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and motivates team members for safety and efficiency.
• Analyzes production problems and implements solutions.
• Manages operational schedules and team assignments.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong computer skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Fluency in English

Education

General Education Degree

Tools

SAP

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Sr. Technical Recruiter at Briggs & Stratton

Coordinates the effective use of equipment, facilities, team members and skill sets in order to meet all safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements for a group of departments and/or multiple shifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to achieve desired safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of plant and/or engineering policies and procedures and ensures employee adherence; may recommend and/or implement new plant policies and procedures
• Analyzes potential production problems (delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, etc.) and devises and implements procedures to minimize lost time due to these occurrences
• Reviews operational schedules, coordinates production/testing activities, and manages team member assignments; may manage for multiple departments and/or shifts
• Assists with tasks such as monitoring and determining manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Interacts with engineers to modify machines, equipment and/or processes to improve safety, production and overall quality; provides liaison support between plant and engineering to ensure efficient manufacturing processes
• Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects. Recommends and initiates projects; sees those projects through to deadline with measurable improvements
• Manages costs and budgets and provide corrective action plans to improve budgetary control
• Inspects materials and finished product for quality compliance as required
• Perform full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product
• May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications based on location
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employees
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problems
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAP
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment including previous experience managing personnel in a production environment with High school diploma
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment with Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in multiple departments preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement methods and teams, or cost reduction initiatives showing tangible results

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Allmand, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, is a manufacturer of portable jobsite equipment focused on providing customers with safe, reliable, and high-quality products. Located in Holdrege, Nebraska, Allmand brings portable light towers, mobile industrial heaters, and mobile generators for the global construction,mining, oil & gas, and rental markets. Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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