Supervisor Production


Date:  Oct 10, 2024
Location: 

Holden, US, 70744

Company:  REV Group, Inc.
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Requisition ID: 22573
Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.
 
Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor will oversee Ferrara’s production operations. The Production Supervisor will ensure that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process. This role requires the ability to monitor employees and organize workflow. The production supervisor must be skilled in complex operations and able to comprehend the multifaceted nature of the manufacturing process. This role requires the ability to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing cost. This role is essential to our objective of ensuring that the production process results in products of maximum quality with maximum profits.

 

RESONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to set daily/weekly/monthly goals, communicating them effectively to employees
  • Strong knowledge of organizational workflow and ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities and formulating schedules
  • Supervisory skills needed to oversee employees and coach them effectively
  • Commitment to safety regarding use of equipment
  • Knowledge of all essential equipment and ability to oversee and schedule regular maintenance
  • Analytical skills to monitor production output and check for compliance with specifications
  • Ability to generate and submit reports on performance and progress
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements
  • Strong coaching and training skills to onboard new employees, including instruction on safety, e.g. how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
  • Willingness to enforce compliance with safety guidelines and company standards

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required—associate degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field is preferred
  • Minimum 2 years in Supervisory or Leadership capacity required
  • Experience in vehicle production or custom manufacturing environment preferred
  • Proven work experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication machinery and tools
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic—self-motivated and results-driven
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

 

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