Production Supervisor
Blue Bird Corporation · Fort Valley, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Value Stream Leader, this role is responsible for managing a talented and diverse team. One of the most important goals of the Production Supervisor is to properly organize and direct the production staff to achieve a satisfactory workflow. They must also identify areas for improvement and organize training opportunities for their team.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervising operations within the facility to achieve higher output.
- Organizing training and educational manuals for the production team.
- Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
- Develops, implements, and enforces operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and revenue.
- Organizing, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks to meet production goals.
- Evaluating various stations of the production operation to ensure optimum efficiency.
- Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
- Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to create and adhere to production processes.
- Ability to write reports legibly and accurately.
- Relevant training and certification in industrial production, engineering, or any related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- High School Diploma or GEDA minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility, working in production AND one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Associates degree plus 3 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
- HS Diploma or GED plus 3 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 14 paid holidays
- Vacation time
- 401k matching