Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate equipment, facilities and personnel to meet safety, quality and efficiency goals. You will lead, train and develop teams, analyze production issues and implement improvements across multiple departments and shifts. The role emphasizes cost control, scheduling and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 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 reading, interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with SAP and office software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate use of equipment, facilities, and team members to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Develop, train and motivate team members to improve safety, efficiency and morale.
• Analyze production problems and implement procedures to minimize downtime.
• Review schedules, coordinate production/testing and manage assignments across shifts.
• Interact with engineers to modify machines/processes for safety and quality improvements.
• Use data to estimate work hours and line efficiencies for continuous improvement projects.
• Manage costs and budgets; implement corrective actions for budget control.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality compliance.
• Perform duties such as interviewing, hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Cross-functional work

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Problem solving

SAP

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Office software

Job description

As a Production Supervisor you will coordinate 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.

You will do this by

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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 turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® 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.