SAM Production Supervisor

IDEX; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a SAM Production Supervisor to oversee daily assembly operations for Hale Products in Ocala, FL. This hands-on leader ensures safe, efficient production meeting quality and delivery standards while guiding the team and coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and quality groups.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles, with a focus on safety and performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing equipment issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily assembler team activities.
• Monitor production schedules to meet targets.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Train and develop production staff.
• Maintain production records and reports.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality control

Troubleshooting electrical

Reading schematics

Lean manufacturing

Inventory control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The SAM Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily assembly operations, ensuring that products are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and delivery standards. This role supervises production personnel, coordinates workflow, troubleshoots electrical, mechanical and process-related issues. The SAM Production Supervisor serves as a hands‑on leader who supports the team. This role is a full‑time, on‑site position supporting SAM production at Hale Products in Ocala, FL. Hale Products is a leading manufacturer of fire pumps, valves, and foam systems, delivering reliable water flow solutions trusted by fire and emergency response professionals worldwide. It operates as a business unit within IDEX Corporation’s Fire & Safety group, alongside other major rescue and fire‑protection brands.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assembler team members.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders and production targets.
• Provides hands‑on support to production personnel and assists with assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical and process‑related issues affecting production assemblies and workflows.
• Identify roots causes of production issues that occur and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance, engineering, quality or other teams as they occur.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
• Monitor production metrics, including efficiency, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to optimize operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports for management.
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and process improvement activities.
• Monitors inventory levels and communicate material requirements to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Responsible for accurate timekeeping and attendance tracking for personnel, including timely submission and compliance with organizational policies.
• Support escalation and resolution of manufacturing, quality, and customer‑related issues.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, control circuits, sensors, relays, motors, and other production‑related equipment issues. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical documentation. Knowledge of safety standards and regulations to ensure a safe working environment. Familiarity with inventory control procedures and systems. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and other departments. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet production deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing equipment issues preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or a related field preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus to read script on paper and computers. May be exposed to various workplace hazards, including chemicals, machinery, and noise. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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