As a leading aerial equipment manufacturer, we're constantly striving to better our products, services, and customer satisfaction. We understand this starts with us and that's why we're dedicated to our employees' success. 

If you're an energetic and motivated individual, we want to talk with you! Start the conversation and learn more about our rapidly growing team when you apply today.

Primary Purpose

Under the guidance of the VP of Operations, this role oversees all manufacturing activities within the assigned department(s). Responsible for maintaining quality, meeting production goals, and providing a safe work environment.  Ensures operation of the department within established lean principles and budget.

Essential Function and Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to drive efficiency within cell teams, understand labor rates & costs, and have proven experience to increase efficiency.
• Leads teams by implementing repeatable processes through work instructions, standard work, & best practices. 
• Cross train associates providing a flexible workforce while still maintaining standards.
• Manages the daily tasks associated with labor management, labor entry, attendance tracking, and personnel issues.
• Trains and ensures employees follow root cause problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Directs safety programs/trainings to protect employees against harm and maintain safe working conditions.
• Provides training, guidance, and timely feedback through day-to-day feedback and periodic performance appraisals.
• Observes team members using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
• Maintains 5S principles and lean daily charting on SQDC.
• Works with Supply Chain department to implement production plans.
• Responsible for plan execution to meet department and plant objectives for SQDC.
• Responsible for production quality control. Adjust as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
• Participate, provide updates, and typically run S&OP
• May perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, physical demands and/or ability required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• An associate degree in business, manufacturing, industrial supervision, or related area or equivalent in related supervisory experience.
• 3-5+ years of employee supervisory experience
• 3-5+ years of knowledge related to performance appraisals, disciplinary reviews, and monitoring labor to standards.
• Proficient in accessing, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems, Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.
• Manual dexterity is required for using various tools and operating machinery.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred: An associate degree in business, manufacturing, industrial supervision, or related area
• Preferred: Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Preferred: Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing experience

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Manual ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain flexibility with 6:00 OR 7:00 am start times and covering weekend hours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.