Production Supervisor - Hose

VSP Technologies; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plus company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VSP Technologies is seeking a Production Supervisor for Hose manufacturing to lead the metal and non-metal hose fabrication, assembly, inventory, receiving, and packaging operations. You will coordinate activities to meet policies, goals, and customer expectations, while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The role requires overseeing staff, applying lean principles, and ensuring accurate inventory control and scheduling to support production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute strategies to improve profitability and efficiency across hose operations.
• Hire, develop, and direct staff to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Implement process improvements and present to Operations Manager.
• Maintain quality policy and adapt procedures with customer expectations.
• Manage inventory levels, receiving, and daily cycle counts in Sage.
• Oversee production schedule, including emergency orders and on-time delivery.
• Ensure a safe, organized work environment.
• Supervise personnel and foster positive morale.

Education

High school diploma

Advanced certifications in industrial, manufacturing processes

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Production Supervisor - Hose

The Production Supervisor – Hose is responsible for the company’s Metal and Non-metal hose fabrication, assembly, inventory, receiving, and packaging, through the coordination and directing of activities that are consistent with established policies, goals, and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company’s hose business line.
• Hire, develop, and direct the assigned staff to ensure that all relevant operational systems/procedures are continuously evaluated for proper operation, relevance, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to the Operations Manager for consideration.
• Maintain and adapt work procedures to foster a zero-tolerance quality policy consistent with VSP, customer, and market expectations.
• Identify and immediately address concerning patterns, including heightened error rates, overtime procedures and usage, and time management matters.
• Assign and review Corrective Action Reports (CARS) and other quality issues with the Operations Manager.
• Provide packaging and inventory analysis including forecasts for use in managing related risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels while maintaining non-Inventory stock supplies.
• Able to complete the receiving and adjusting of components in Sage and completing the daily inventory cycle counts.
• Responsible for daily schedule efficiency of production workflow to include emergency orders.
• Ensure work environment remains organized and safety-oriented.
• Perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote, foster, and enhance public recognition of the company and its products and services.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
  

Experience / Education

• High school diploma
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing techniques (Preferred)
• Extensive experience in welding, production, manufacturing processes
• Advanced certifications in industrial, manufacturing processes (Preferred)
• Supervisor experience in the manufacturing/distribution Industry (Preferred)

VSP Technologies provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, political affiliation or veteran status. For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting Human Resources at 804-668-1026.

Job Type:

Full-time, Monday–Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The work hours will be determined based on the assigned facility.

Travel

Occasional out-of-the-area and overnight travel expected.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plus company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement