A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.
Supervisor Production Spartan Fire, LLC United States, Michigan, Charlotte Aug 19, 2026
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Requisition ID:
27747
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. The Production Supervisor position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to team members with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement for production lines.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Consistently model a positive attitude and demonstrate a "can do" mindset
Conduct small and large team meetings to communicate plant performance to the KPI's
Train, or facilitate the training of, new associates in all aspects of their job function
Heavily involved in the launch of a new product line
Administer policies and procedures
Communicate and support strict adherence to quality standards
Ensure quality goals and objectives are met on a daily basis
Ensure efficient location of materials
Monitor scrap for undue waste
Prepare reject tags, as required, and manage this process per policy
Monitor and improve the management of inventory
Passionate about improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Identify root cause and implement corrective action where gaps to the goals exist
Support new and current team member activities - hiring, performance, management, transfers, promotions and disciplinary processes
Manage vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
Motivate, coach, reward, and discipline associates being supervised; resolve personnel issues
Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to associates on shop floor throughout the shift
Schedule work assignments to maximize production efficiency
Develop and monitor staffing plans to execute the schedule on time at the planned MPU or better
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe plant
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S initiatives
Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etc.) to resolve issues
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field preferred
Minimum of five years manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership skills required; vehicle assembly line experience in a leadership role preferred
Experience or knowledge in Electrical is preferred but not required.
Positive attitude
Proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Creative and innovative team player
Intermediate computer skills are required
Demonstrated experience in personnel management
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Strong:
Communication skills, verbal and written
Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills 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.
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