Supervisor Production

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Holden (LA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ferrara/KME is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in manufacturing fire and rescue vehicles. You will oversee daily production, ensure schedule adherence, maintain quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. Strong technical and communication skills are required to manage complex assemblies and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; higher degrees preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, with 2 years in supervisory roles.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication.
• Experience in vehicle production or custom manufacturing.
• Lean principles and continuous improvement knowledge; familiarity with ISO/OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; conflict resolution skills.

Responsabilités

• Daily assignments of hourly production personnel to meet schedule commitments and cycle times.
• Ensure quality, regulatory and ISO requirements are met; stop production if necessary.
• Review department work for technical accuracy against drawings, BOMs and work instructions.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance; participate in safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for department staff.
• Enforce company policies and employee relations; initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Provide technical expertise for root-cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Assist in staffing, budgeting and resource planning for the department.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management) and Kaizen efforts.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Formation

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME 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.

Job summary:

The Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing and leading a team of direct labor associates in the manufacture and assembly of products, components and parts for custom fire and rescue vehicles. The Supervisor is accountable for meeting production schedules, cost targets and quality standards. This position has great emphasis on highly skilled processes, complex assemblies and testing. The Supervisor must possess a high level of technical skill to assist operators in troubleshooting and problem resolution. The Supervisor must also lead the team in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Daily assignments of hourly production personnel in order to meet schedule commitments and cycle time requirements. Prioritizes and manages the customer workflow within the department to ensure timely and efficient task completion in accordance with the customer schedule.
• Accountability for ensuring all quality, regulatory and ISO requirements are met. Responsible to make sure appropriate actions are taken to meet all requirements, including stopping production if appropriate.
• Reviews all work within the department to assure technical accuracy of the work meets customer requirements, engineering design expectations as documented in shop orders, engineering prints, bills of material, work instructions and quality documentation. Assures all workmanship standards are met.
• Responsible for safety and environmental compliance of the department. Holds departmental employees accountable for following all OSHA and company policies and regulations. Actively participates in safety improvement activities.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining accurate and timely attendance records of employees in the department.
• Responsible for departmental compliance and enforcement of all company policies and procedures. Ensures consistent and effective employee relations. Recommends rewards/recognition as appropriate. Initiates necessary disciplinary actions as required.
• Provides technical expertise for problem resolution. Liaisons with appropriate departments such as Materials, Engineering, Sales Administration, Product Management to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Provides input and recommendation on staffing requirements and selection of departmental personnel. May assist in developing area budget goals for personnel, equipment, supplies, etc...
• Responsible for the training and development of all departmental personnel. This includes defining the job function requirements, training plans for employees to develop the required skills, and maintaining the department qualification and training skill matrix. Required to evaluate employees in terms of skill set and other department/company requirements.
• Actively leads continuous improvement activities within the departments. Leads the implementation of Lean foundational blocks of Identification of Waste, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management. Participates in Kaizen Events and takes on roles of subject matter expert where appropriate. Participates in value stream map creation and goal setting for the department product lines.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• High School Diploma. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years work related experience, 2 years in Supervisory or Leadership capacity
• Practical experience including electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication, etc...
• Experience in vehicle production or custom manufacturing environment
• Detailed knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes
• Thorough understanding and application of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with demonstrated team building and conflict resolution ability. Excellent employee and human relations skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Ability to learn and use company specific systems. Knowledge, training and experience with regulatory agency requirements such as NFPA, FAA, OSHA required training, Annual RCRA and trie