Module Production Supervisor

About the role

This full-time, on-site position supports Module production at Hale Products in Ocala, FL. Hale Products is a leading manufacturer of fire pumps, valves, and foam systems, delivering reliable water flow solutions trusted by fire and emergency response professionals worldwide. It operates as a business unit within IDEX Corporation’s Fire & Safety group.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production team members.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders and production targets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, equipment problems, and employee concerns.
• Monitor production metrics, including efficiency, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to optimize operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports for management.
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and process improvement activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material requirements to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Assist in production and assembly operations as needed to support workflow and meet production goals.
• Responsible for accurate timekeeping and attendance tracking for personnel, including timely submission and compliance with organizational policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and other departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet production deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus to read script on paper and computers.
• May be exposed to various workplace hazards, including chemicals, machinery, and noise. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.