The Production Supervisor will lead the assigned team ensuring that all associates have the proper training and tools to achieve the expectations of their respective positions. In this role, the Production Supervisor must be able to demonstrate and train others to assemble, disassemble, repair, and test all product lines. The Production Supervisor has comprehensive product knowledge, a complete understanding of production procedures, comprehensive understanding of fluid power, and advanced ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery. Responsible for all inbound/outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and daily objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
· Manages the quality, output, workflow of the team.
· Provides individual coaching and direction to team.
· Coordinates with the Operations Leader to provide feedback towards employee development.
· Assigns tasks to Associates based on team’s abilities and capacity.
· Tests completed products and systems.
· Trains and holds Associates accountable on products and processes.
· Coordinates with Operational Leader to assist in field service for products as needed.
· Implements technical or process improvements to assist the team achieve site goals.
· Maintains daily production while communicating with appropriate parties in relation to expedited orders, component quality issues, inventory records, etc.
· Implements and maintains safety practices and procedures.
· Manages inbound/outbound shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy.
· Audits and maintains system accuracy and record transactions in business operating system.
· Assembles mobile hydraulic systems in accordance with the work instructions to meet established standards for quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specifications.
· Responsible for customer service experience at the will call counter.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED.
· 5 or more years of relevant work experience.
· Strong mechanical aptitude.
· Strong skills with hand and power tools.
· ERP Systems knowledge, Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred.
· Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
· Detail oriented, to provide the highest level of quality.
· Associates Degree in Fluid Power, Mechatronics, or related field strongly preferred. Certified Fluid Power Specialist, preferred.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Five or more years of relevant work experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong skills with hand and power tools
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Microsoft Dynamics AX knowledge
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize customer expectations
- Detail-oriented approach to maintaining quality
- Associate degree in Fluid Power, Mechatronics, or related field
- Certified Fluid Power Specialist certification
What We Do
FORCE America, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned mobile hydraulics distribution and manufacturing company. We specialize in mobile hydraulic systems, components and replacement parts. Servicing more than 17,000 customers and companies, FORCE America provides systems and components to the on/off highway mobile and agricultural markets, as well as emerging technologies in electrical assemblies, fabrication, vehicle communications and data logging, and liquid solution application. Headquartered in Savage, Minnesota, FORCE America employs more than 450 people across more than a dozen locations including operations in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Idaho, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah, Washington, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
