Supervisor Production

Supervisor Production

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience. Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Production Supervisor Straight Truck Assembly

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of assemblers involved in the production of straight truck bodies and related vehicle components. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role oversees daily operations, staffing, safety, quality, training, and continuous improvement activities to ensure production goals and customer requirements are met. The supervisor partners with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Safety, and other departments to drive operational excellence and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate daily work activities to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, staffing levels, and resource utilization to ensure efficient department performance.
• Ensure assemblies are completed according to engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and established manufacturing processes.
• Conduct regular quality checks and address defects, nonconformances, and process issues to maintain product quality.
• Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provide coaching, training, performance feedback, and day-to-day support to assembly team members.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, overtime, staffing, and employee accountability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production challenges and support continuous workflow.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Monitor departmental metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Encourage employee engagement and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in daily production meetings, shop floor walks, and problem-solving activities to address operational issues and improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field preferred. Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, including leadership responsibilities in an assembly or production environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production scheduling. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Clean driving record. Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in truck body, vehicle, trailer, RV, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience. Experience supporting new product introductions and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Terex Corporation 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. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.