Shop Supervisor

Reading Truck in; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company known for its industry leadership in manufacturing work truck bodies. As a Shop Supervisor, you will direct production teams, ensure quality standards, and foster a safe work environment while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture at Reading Truck.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Safety Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• One year of Supervisory experience leading an hourly skilled trade workforce.
• Three years' experience in a customized operations setting like truck equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal service skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow of Production Hourly Team Members.
• Train Team Members on required job functions.
• Manage work schedule to achieve delivery requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Welding certification

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Job description

Under direction of the site Leadership, the Shop Supervisor directs the workflow of direct and indirect Production Hourly Team Members, leads in the Upfit or Service of high-quality products for the customer, and is responsible for driving continuous improvement while achieving expected safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Maintain a safe work environment; respond to safety issues with urgency
• Maintain work skills to facilitate job performance as a working member of the team, and to be aware of the required skills for team members
• Train Team Members on required job functions
• Assign work to each Team Member to maintain high productivity and skill levels
• Establish quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction
• Manage the work schedule to achieve delivery requirements to both internal and external customers
• Coach & counsel employees as necessary
• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for tracking key metrics; maintain daily boards; complete reporting (employee evaluations; time and attendance, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and labor)
• Participate in interview process for hourly technician candidates
• May be required to handle, move, or perform administrative tasks involving Hazardous materials

Required Credentials

• One (1) year of Supervisory experience leading an hourly skilled trade workforce
• Three (3) years' experience in a customized operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry
• Welding certification and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; as well as excellent interpersonal service skills
• Able to conduct employee training on topics such as safety, technical skills, products
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• Lifting 20+lbs may be required

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/