Production Supervisor

About the Role

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we have evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that have no equal. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, making a difference every day.

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to the manufacturing teams to create a safe, productive, and profitable environment. This role plans and facilitates the work of team members to support on-time completion of production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. The role develops high-performance work teams through ongoing coaching and direction, fostering a People First Culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
• Lead production team members in a non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
• Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on the production floor.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that ensure production schedule demands are met.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing processes to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities. Enlist requisite support to ensure timely resolution and prompt implementation of improvements.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas, ensuring tools and materials essential for work are readily available.
• Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Standout Qualifications:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree.

Working Conditions

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances:

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay

Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $117,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.