Manufacturing Supervisor - Assembly

JCB North America • Pooler, GA

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About The Position

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for providing adequate support to all manufacturing areas with increased volume and growth.

Requirements

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• High school diploma
• Five years of previous manufacturing experience
• Three years in a leadership role
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to use creative problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Ability to be flexible with work activities
• Ability to give direction well, either verbal or written
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to overtime, Saturday and/or Sunday work.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.
• Wear PPE as required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field
• 5 – 7 years of assembly experience in a related industry
• 5 years in a leadership role

Responsibilities

• Supporting and developing the entire manufacturing or assembly team, including a minimum of four Team Leaders and fifty Team Members
• Manage all aspects of Assembly/Manufacturing including planning, organizing, staffing, etc.
• Responsible for meeting production requirements while also meeting performance metrics in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED