Manufacturing Supervisor

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing adequate support to all manufacturing areas with increased volume and growth. Position Type Full Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Supporting and developing the entire manufacturing or assembly team, including a minimum of four Team Leaders and fifty Team Members
• Managing all aspects of Assembly/Manufacturing including planning, organizing, staffing, etc.
• Responsible for meeting production requirements while also meeting performance metrics in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Five years of previous manufacturing experience
• Three years in a leadership role
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field
• Five – seven years of assembly experience in a related industry
• Five years in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to use creative problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed
• Able to multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Able to give direction well, either verbal or written

Job Conditions

• Manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to overtime, Saturday and/or Sunday work
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
• Wear PPE as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.