Administrative Management, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Training, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fitness, Health Plan, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, People Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Management, Recreation, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Production Supervisor in Bridgeton, MO!
Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.
We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.
As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for meeting aggressive production requirements while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and production.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct hourly manufacturing workforce to meet company/departmental objectives.
- Provide training and cross-training for all employees to ensure a versatile workforce.
- Complete all routine paperwork, reports, timecards, and schedules in accordance with company/departmental objectives.
- Effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and management
- Support and implement management philosophy and vision.
- Contribute and make recommendations to control and reduce departmental and overall costs.
- Lead 6s and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in business management/administration preferred.
- 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven team-building and supervisory skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills and MS Office experience
- Strong planning and organizational abilities
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise
- Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, and inventory
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
What We Offer:
- Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
- Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center
Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’
- Make Lives Better Together
- Take Pride in the Extraordinary
- Define the Standard
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Hunter Engineering Company
award-winning research and development team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers is responsible for hundreds of patented and exclusive features that make Hunter products the most productive undercar service equipment available.
Hunter is a primary supplier in major car and truck manufacturer dealership equipment programs and is the recipient of many OEM supplier awards. It has been chosen for use at OEM production, research, testing and training facilities including: Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds; Ford's Experimental Vehicles Building; General Motors' Milford Proving Grounds; and VW/Audi's Auburn Hills headquarters. Hunter heavy-duty brake testing equipment is the choice of the U.S. Army Logistics Command.
Since 1946, when Automotive Hall of Fame inductee Lee Hunter founded Hunter Engineering, the company has built a reputation for innovation and visionary leadership in the application of the newest technologies to automotive undercar service.
1,500 to 1,999 employees
Automotive Sales and Repair Services