Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily operation of the production shift, with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. He/she actively participates in all areas of employment, performance evaluations, associate relations, and associate development while promoting total employee involvement.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure a safe workplace is provided for all employees;frequentlyinspectsdepartmentfor safety compliance. Complete accident reports. Scheduleappropriate follow-upreviews;identifyaccidents related to operator/machineerrorandinitiatenecessary training to prevent future accidents.
- Supervise the activities of production associates to achieve objectiveswith regard toquality,costand time. Evaluate the performance of associates andcompletesnecessary reports. Recommend merit increases and training/development needs.
- Review daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities toassureall deadlines are met. Check running orders/query dispatch lists todetermineschedule priorities. Coordinate andexpeditehot parts and assign rework.
- Inspect andmonitorproduction quality and equipment. Ensure quality procedures/practices are applied to the process, tooling, and equipment to achieve expected quality improvements.
- Supervise the use of materials toassurean appropriate numberof parts are available tomaintainsmooth production flow;identifywasteful practices and methods; report any problems/concerns withviablesolutions to the Manager, Production; and report suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.
- Promote and support the company's efforts in associate engagement, and "open door" communications through the developmentand orimplementation of various programs.
- Promote commitment to quality through attitude, behavior,communicationand implementation of programs and activities.
- Communicate shift management of daily problems and concerns, identifying areas needing attention to ensure the continuity of the operation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintainssafeand productive work environment by assuring the work area is clear of tools, brooms, debris, and other items that may present a hazard.
- Will berequiredto perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- HighSchoolDiploma/Equivalentrequiredexperience.
- Advanced degree or other training preferred
Experience:
- 5+years of production leadership experience is preferred
- Previouswork experience in manufacturing as a supervisor or Group Leader isrequired
- Lean Manufacturing orSix Sigma experience a plus
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. and timekeeping software such as ADP'seTimeor Kronos.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to enhance a team environment, includingdevelopmentof team-oriented leaders and members.
- Mustpossessclearthought process of defining problems, collecting data,establishingfacts, and drawing valid conclusions using Lean/Operational Excellence/continuous improvement methodologies.
- Able to train and develop talent and build bench strength.
- Able to maketimelydecisions in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
- Good understanding of consumer products, high volume lean manufacturing, andstate-of-the-artmanufacturing processes.
- An understanding of General Manufacturing best practices, fabrication operations and equipmentarerequired.
- Exceptional leadership, motivational, and project management skills with the ability to drive issues and goals to closure.
- Ability to integrate business, manufacturing, and technical elements.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires occasionallifting of objectsof objects 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work requires periodicstooping/bendingand frequent walking/standing.
- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or listen.
- This position may berequiredto stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability tosee atclose range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.