Manufacturing Supervisor
Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 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 Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac 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.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- 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
Nature & Scope
Reports to Operations Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field
- 5 – 7 years of assembly experience in a related industry
- 5 years in a leadership role
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- 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 beflexible with work activities
- Ability to give direction well, either verbal or written
Physical Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- 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
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
