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First Priority Group is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles seeking a Production Supervisor to support our customers at our Forestville, Maryland facility. Summary First Priority Group (FPG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead the production floor at our Forestville, Maryland facility. This position is responsible for overseeing production, personnel, quality, safety, scheduling and operational performance. The Production Supervisor will provide strong leadership to the production team while ensuring vehicles are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with FPG's quality standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate is a highly organized leader with experience managing a manufacturing, automotive, vehicle upfitting, fabrication, or similar production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the production floor, ensuring efficient and productive workflow.
• Lead and oversee a team responsible for the upfitting, production, and servicing of emergency and specialty vehicles.
• Train and develop team members to accurately follow detailed installation, assembly and production instructions.
• Ensure production vehicles are completed on time and meet customer specifications.
• Effectively allocate personnel, equipment, materials and other resources to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, monitoring workflow, addressing challenges, and supporting the team as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, automotive, vehicle upfitting, fabrication, fleet or a related production environment.
• Previous experience in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing production employees and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, quality control, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, vehicle specifications, work orders, and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automotive or specialty vehicle systems preferred.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems, fabrication, welding, cabinetry, emergency vehicle equipment, or specialty vehicle manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills with the ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining a positive working environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

What You Are Looking For:

First Priority Group's number one priority is taking care of our team members and their families. You're looking for a place where your excellence is recognized, valued and rewarded. We seek greatness and we know you do too. You enjoy being part of a team, especially a team where everyone carries their own weight and because of the team, everyone performs better. You want to be paid well, but more importantly treated well. We know you'll want to stay because how well you're treated at First Priority Group.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage
• Paid PTO including vacation, sick days and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Career Advancement and Growth Potential Why FPG?

What separates First Priority Group from the rest is we take care of emergency and first responders, as well as our own. First Priority offers strong competitive pay, company matching 401K, benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a team of over 100 employees including former and current fire chiefs, EMT's, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, rescuers and more across our state-of-the-art facilities! Equal Opportunity Employer First Priority Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Production planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Automotive:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person