Supervisor Production

REV Group; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response, part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead teams on the shop floor, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity across emergency response bodies and chassis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of manufacturing leadership; CDL preferred. You will train staff, manage schedules, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Minimum five years manufacturing leadership experience; vehicle assembly line experience preferred.
• Possess a CDL, or be willing to obtain.
• Proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Communicate plant performance and KPI results in meetings.
• Train new associates across job functions.
• Maintain quality standards and inventory management.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support hiring, performance reviews, and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

CDL

Job description

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Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

The Production Supervisor position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to team members with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement for Spartan’s various product lines including, but not limited to, emergency response bodies and chassis, motorhome chassis, specialty vehicles, and Isuzu N-Gas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently model a positive attitude and demonstrate a “can do” mindset
• Conduct small and large team meetings to communicate plant performance to the KPI’s
• Train, or facilitate the training of, new associates in all aspects of their job function
• Administer policies and procedures
• Communicate and support strict adherence to quality standards
• Ensure quality goals and objectives are met on a daily basis
• Ensure efficient location of materials
• Monitor scrap for undue waste
• Prepare reject tags, as required, and manage this process per policy
• Monitor and improve the management of inventory
• Passionate about improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Identify root cause and implement corrective action where gaps to the goals exist
• Support new and current team member activities – hiring, performance, management, transfers, promotions and disciplinary processes
• Manage vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Motivate, coach, reward, and discipline associates being supervised; resolve personnel issues
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to associates on shop floor throughout the shift
• Schedule work assignments to maximize production efficiency
• Develop and monitor staffing plans to execute the schedule on time at the planned MPU or better
• Maintain a clean and safe plant
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S initiatives
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field preferred
• Minimum of five years manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership skills required; vehicle assembly line experience in a leadership role preferred
• Possess a CDL, or be willing to obtain
• Proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Creative and innovative team player
• Intermediate computer skills are required
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Strong:
  • Communication skills, verbal and written
  • Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Degree Type

Required/Preferred

Area of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

In related field or equivalent work experience

Certificates / Certifications

Required/Preferred

CDL

Preferred

Functional Experience

5 Years

Describe Experience Required:

Manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Vehicle assembly line experience in a leadership role preferred

Management Experience

3 - 5 Years

Approximate Number of Reports

50

Additional Requirements: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operate a vehicle:

Frequently

See:

Frequently

Occasionally

Hear:

Frequently

Occasionally

Talk

Frequently

Handle power tools:

Occasionally

Write:

Frequently

Operate production machinery:

Occasionally

Isolated with minimal support:

Occasionally

Operate office equipment:

Frequently

Work in all weather conditions:

Frequently

Eye/hand coordination:

Frequently

Requires extended hours:

Occasionally

Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing):

Occasionally

Inside work area:

Frequently

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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