Supervisor Production

Position DescriptionCoordinates the effective use of equipment, facilities, team members and skill sets in order to meet all safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements for a group of departments and/or multiple shifts.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelops, trains and motivates team members to achieve desired safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of plant and/or engineering policies and procedures and ensures employee adherence; may recommend and/or implement new plant policies and proceduresAnalyzes potential production problems (delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, etc.) and devises and implements procedures to minimize lost time due to these occurrencesReviews operational schedules, coordinates production/testing activities, and manages team member assignments; may manage for multiple departments and/or shiftsAssists with tasks such as monitoring and determining manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilitiesInteracts with engineers to modify machines, equipment and/or processes to improve safety, production and overall quality; provides liaison support between plant and engineering to ensure efficient manufacturing processesUses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects. Recommends and initiates projects; sees those projects through to deadline with measurable improvementsManages costs and budgets and provide corrective action plans to improve budgetary controlInspects materials and finished product for quality compliance as requiredPerform full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budgetPerform other duties as assignedJob Skills RequirementsKnowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standardsDemonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality productMay require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications based on locationStrong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employeesAdvanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problemsStrong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAPAbility to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraintsFluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or locationEducationHigh School diplomaGeneral Education DegreeExperience RequirementsMinimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment including previous experience managing personnel in a production environment with High school diplomaMinimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment with Bachelor’s degreeExperience working in multiple departments preferredExperience with continuous improvement methods and teams, or cost reduction initiatives showing tangible resultsPhysical & Environmental RequirementsBriggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.Briggs & Stratton 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. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.