Production Supervisor (Paint Shop)

Ken Garner Manufacturing, Inc.; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay

Vacation and holidays

Uniforms provided

Regular performance reviews

Work hours 7:00am-3:30pm

Job summary

Ken Garner Manufacturing, Inc. in Rural Hall, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team across concrete filling, welding, sandblasting, body repair, painting, inspection, and shipping. The role prioritizes safety, quality, and meeting production targets.

Strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and experience with lean methods are essential. Overtime and occasional travel to other KGM locations may be required. Fluency in English is assumed; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of welding, and paint and body repair techniques.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of 5s, Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow, and ISO 9001:2008. Previous training in these areas is preferred.
• Must exhibit good time management and problem solving skills. Previous training in these areas is preferred.
• Must have strong organizational and decision making skills, and be hands on whenever needed.
• Occasional travel to other KGM locations may be required (about 3-4 times per year).
• Excellent email and telecommunication skills.
• English is our primary language, but extra consideration will be given to those who speak fluent Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Directs production of the concrete filling, welding, sandblasting, body repair, painting, inspection and shipping.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing

Welding

Paint & body repair

MS Office

5S/Lean/ISO 9001:2008

Time management

Problem solving

Hands-on

Spanish (nice to have)

Travel (3-4x/yr)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• This position is in Rural Hall. Qualified candidates must live near Rural Hall, or willing to relocate.
• Production Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager of this location..
• Work experience, in management role, outweighs education.
• Ensures Safety, Quality and Production requirements are met.
• Currently RHO has 40 employees on staff.
• Directs production of the concrete filling, welding, sandblasting, body repair, painting, inspection and shipping.
• Occasionally has contact with customers (Deere Hitachi at this location) and other KGM locations.
• Must be willing to work overtime if needed to meet production demand.
• Applicants that do not meet all of these requirements please do not apply.

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of welding, and paint and body repair techniques.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of 5s, Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow, and ISO 9001:2008. Previous training in these areas is preferred.
• Must exhibit good time management and problem solving skills. Previous training in these areas is preferred.
• Must have strong organizational and decision making skills, and be hands on whenever needed .
• Occasional travel to other KGM locations may be required (about 3-4 times per year).
• Excellent email and telecommunication skills.
• English is our primary language, but extra consideration will be given to those who speak fluent Spanish.

Employees are eligible for a full benefit package:

• 10 paid holidays + 1 week vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks after 18 months, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is offered at very reasonable rates.
• Family coverage is approximately $100 per week.
• Company paid life insurance for employee, optional coverage is available for family at additional discounted cost.
• Uniforms provided.
• Pay is weekly.
• Regularly scheduled performance reviews.
• Mon-Fri 7:00am- 3:30pm