Supervisor, Production

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day production activities at our Bowling Green, KY facility. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost, and delivery within a Lean environment, working with cross-functional leaders to resolve issues and improve performance.

The candidate will guide a high-performing team, ensure training and accountability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across production lines. Weekend/overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• At least five years supervising a team of 20+ in a manufacturing environment with Lean.
• Demonstrated experience motivating and leading people in a positive work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with statistical evaluation software a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Greenbelt Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for production areas and team members.
• Drives operations to meet production quality and quantity targets.
• Establishes strong working relationships for a positive work environment.
• Ensures team members are trained and receive performance feedback.
• Manages timecards, vacations, and manpower planning.
• Promotes Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Supervisor, Production

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11672 | JOB GRADE: 14

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This person is responsible for leading the day-to-day production activities to achieve performance goals in the areas or safety, quality, cost, delivery, in a high performing work team environment. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect safety, part quality, production efficiency, continuous improvement, etc. The Production Supervisor will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides leadership for production areas and the team members.
• Drives operations to ensure production quality and quantity targets are achieved.
• Establishes strong and effective working relationships that are conducive to maintaining a positive work environment.
• Ensures that team members are trained and understand their roles, responsibilities, and are given appropriate performance feedback, including annual performance appraisals.
• Communicates with team members providing both positive feedback when appropriate and addressing disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Responsible for employee timecard management, vacation scheduling, and manpower planning.
• Understands and applies policies consistently and fairly to team members.
• Promotes and drives the organizations vision and utilization of Truck Production System (Lean Manufacturing) methodologies.
• Champions change and facilitates team related functions to improve the business performance.
• Maintains and improves employee relations.
• Works closely with team members across departments to establish priorities ensuring on-time shipments to customers, meeting quality expectations, and other activities as needed.
• Management and engagement of uptime management and downtime escalation.
• Ensures compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements for TS16949 and ISO14001.
• Ensures compliance with all Product Safety Procedure requirements; fully understands and ensures compliance with Product Safety Escalation Process.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor degree Business Administration or similar field.

Requires at least five years of supervising a team of 20 or more in a manufacturing environment with Lean Methodologies.

Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading people, driving a positive work environment is required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Statistical evaluation software familiarity a plus.

Strong Problem solving skills required.

Strong Written and Oral communications skills are required.

Ability to handle multiple priorities is required.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles is required.

Greenbelt Certification preferred.

Possible weekend work and overtime required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Using Hands or Fingers to Handle or Feel
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• Taste or Smell

WEIGHT LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• None
• Up to 10 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

Become part of our team!

Join us in shaping the mobility of the future!

We - that's around 32,000 employees worldwide. At over 100 locations in more than 30 countries, we are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. Our most recent turnover was 7.8 billion euros. With us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.

Nearest Major Market: Bowling Green

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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