Lean Manufacturing Supervisor, Trailer Fabrication

Build great trailers. Build great teams.

On our Monday–Thursday second shift (10 hours), you’ll lead a salaried crew with a 2nd-shift differential. When production demands extend to Friday or Saturday, those additional hours are paid at straight time.

The mission

Deliver every unit safely, on schedule, and exactly to the Engineering drawings—whether you’re overseeing the Axle Department, Combo Start Line, or Sidewall line. You’ll turn ambiguity into action through planning, coaching, and relentless follow-up.

How you’ll deliver

• Champion safety and compliance for every individual on your team.
• Translate volume into weekly staffing; stage tools and materials; ensure a clean, organized area using 5S.
• Align and evolve standard work with the ME department; conduct safety observations and close gaps.
• Reduce defects, rework, and scrap through root-cause elimination and prevention.
• Lead all core people processes: interviewing, training, work assignment, performance reviews, recognition, discipline, and grievance resolution.
• Run weekly safety communications with your group and consistently enforce guidelines.
• Participate in Review Meetings to reconcile Sales Orders and Bills of Material before release.
• Coordinate seamlessly with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to keep the schedule intact.
• Partner with Engineering on any build issues that could affect quality, safety, or product performance.
• Escalate and collaborate with the Production Manager and ME/Maintenance Manager on tooling, quality, and safety while maintaining throughput.
• Administer timekeeping: punches, approvals, vacations, and related transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What equips you for success

• High School diploma or GED.
• Team Leader experience; Graduate of Team Leader Academy or college degree.
• Recent performance at “Meets Expectations” or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email software.
• Comprehensive understanding of your area’s processes: production techniques, safety, inspection criteria, and plant initiatives.
• Clear, effective leadership of individuals and teams.
• Ability to read and act on blueprints and customer specifications.
• Meets the physical requirements listed below; quick learner with strong retention.
• Strong organization and task management; self-directed with initiative.
• Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required (company-provided after hire).
• Additional certifications as needed (e.g., welding, paint).
• English language proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Travel: None.

Core proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• Production Optimization
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Legal and safety details

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• Physical demands: Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to, sit, speak, hear, see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb, work overhead, push, and pull. Ability to do heavy lifting (50 pounds) on occasion. Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 50 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

• Work environment:Employees must dress according to the company policy, and will be required to wear certain eye, head, hearing, hand, and foot protection. Employees must wear all mandated PPE due to: Potential for scrapes, punctures, and cuts. Metal shavings or other debris falling in eyes. Light radiation burns. Pinch points. Possible respiratory hazards. Heavy objects that may fall. High noise level in the plant. Potential contact with hazardous chemicals. Employee may share desk space, filing cabinets and office equipment with other employees.

Ready to lead the line and elevate your team’s performance? Apply today.