2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Plymouth, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

American Rheinmetall Vehicles provides full services for complex mechanical products fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing testing production launch full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities three in Michigan that span 910000 square feet and one in Ohio that span 800000 square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension driveline and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARVs St. Marys Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural construction and defense industries. Visit our website at

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Shift:2nd 4:30pm-3am

Summary Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by

performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Resolves workplace issues/problems submitting unsettled grievances to the Operations Manager and/or Human Resources for resolution.
Compiles stores and retrieves production data.
Oversees the daily operations of production departments including but not limited to machining assembly and/or welding etc.
Conducts employee training on equipment operations or work and safety procedures
Works with other departments to drive continuous improvement efforts and reduce costs
Adjusts the production plan in time according to changes in the demand plan
Maintains production schedules in department to ensure timely delivery of customer products
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress;
revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
Schedules personnel based on current workload and skill availability to best utilize skills and machines
Coordinates activities between shifts
Enforces the company policies regarding safety quality productivity and discipline
Resolves personnel problems by investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
Supports Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities.

Competencies To perform the job successfully an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work

The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work

The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced meeting company standards and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job

Knowledge of job techniques skills equipment procedures materials etc.

Attendance/Dependability

Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety

Follow safety procedures security protocol and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in welding/fabricating and/or machining preferred.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Required Experience:

Manager