Production Supervisor, Powder Coat, Split Shift

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Utilities in Watertown, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing line from 11am to 9:00pm, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production targets. The role requires hands-on leadership, planning for absences, and active problem solving with the team.

You will engage in interview and selection of new team members, develop cross-training plans, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a respectful, inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills; at least 2 years of Production Team Leader experience.
• Effectively communicate with all team members, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action.
• Identify problems, root cause elimination.
• Continuously seek new and better ways of doing things; challenge status quo and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety audits to ensure team member safety.
• Complete problem-solving activities to eliminate safety hazards.
• Escalate immediate safety concerns to Safety team.
• Support 5S actions within the plant.
• Document internal and external quality issues.
• Discuss internal quality issues with team and solve to prevent recurrence.
• Escalate external quality issues to Quality team with urgency.
• Monitor takt times and ensure line pace.
• Plan for absences to meet production goals.
• Review staffing to maintain productivity.
• Coach team members on KPI metrics and behaviors.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Lean training

Education

AS/BS in Engineering/Industrial Management/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Production Supervisor – Watertown, SD

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursdays - 11am - 9:00pm

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Production Supervisor to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD. At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

What you’ll do

• Perform daily safety audits to ensure team member safety.
• Complete problem-solving activities to eliminate safety hazards.
• Escalate immediate safety concerns and incidents to Safety team.
• Actively support 5S actions within the plant.
• Document internal and external quality issues.
• Discuss internal quality issues with team and complete problem-solving activities to prevent recurring internal quality issues.
• Escalate external quality issues to Quality team with a sense of urgency.
• Monitor pace of the line ensuring takt times are met.
• Escalate production stoppage and develop short term countermeasures.
• Review daily schedule and sequence to ensure daily goals will be achieved.
• Plan for team member absences to ensure production goals will be met.
• Review daily staffing requirements to ensure productivity goals are maintained.
• Perform problem solving activities to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Track team member morale and discuss potential opportunities with team.
• Effectively communicate change to team members.
• Work with team to complete rapid daily problem solving.
• Attend improvement events and communicate results and action items with team.
• Participate in interview and selection process of new team members.
• Develop cross training plans for team members to learn all tasks within a manufacturing line.
• Participate in and complete performance evaluations.
• Coach and help team members understand KPI metrics and behaviors.

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills; at least 2 years of Production Team Leader experience.
• Effectively communicate with all team members, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills.
• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action.
• Identify problems, works towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem-solving methods.
• Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• AS or BS degree in Engineering (Manufacturing), Industrial Management, Business, or comparable degrees; or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of production leadership experience.
• Formal Lean Training and supervision experience a plus.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Ability to stand/sit for a full 10-hour shift.
• Physical Requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and/or awkward items.

The compensation range for this position is $68,000 - $87,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Why Join Us

We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm. Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued. We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way. We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential. Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Extended leave options
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• 401k matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal assistance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs
• Paid vacation
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverages

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Additional Information: We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.