Production Supervisor — Lean, Safety & Delivery Leader

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC is seeking an experienced production supervisor in Auburn, AL to coordinate equipment, teams and processes across shifts. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency while managing budgets and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires leading a diverse workforce, training team members, and collaborating with engineers to optimize machines and methods in a fast-paced factory environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product.
• May require reading/intepreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate a diverse team.
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems in production environments.
• Experience with SAP or similar business software.
• Fluency in English as primary language for area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to meet safety, efficiency and morale goals.
• Analyzes production problems and devises procedures to minimize delays.
• Coordinates production/testing activities and manages multi-department shifts.
• Assists with monitoring costs, quality, tooling and production hours.
• Interacts with engineers to improve machines and processes for quality.
• Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Manages costs, budgets and corrective actions for budget control.
• Inspects materials and finished product for quality compliance.
• Performs managerial duties including hiring, coaching and directing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing know-how

Cross-department collaboration

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

SAP proficiency

English fluency

Office productivity software

Education

General Education Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC is seeking an experienced production supervisor in Auburn, AL to coordinate equipment, teams and processes across shifts. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency while managing budgets and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires leading a diverse workforce, training team members, and collaborating with engineers to optimize machines and methods in a fast-paced factory environment.