Summary of Position
Under direct leadership, the Production Supervisor, Fabrication is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations. You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.
*This position is on-site full time at our Torrance HQ*
Essential Duties
- Ensures all team members are trained on operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals
- Monitors the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures
- Uses metrics and makes recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Serves as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team
- Evaluates the work of assigned staff, provides feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations
- Works with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand
- Communicates approved schedules to team members, approves vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approves timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate
- Coordinates and agrees on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be deliver on expectations; follows up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays
- Provides technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow
- Accurately reports end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts
- Ensures that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities)
- Ensures that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicates with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production
- Evaluates, maintains, and coordinates equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent “right first time” quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials
- Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues
- Supports other functions and departments as required based on operational need
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in custom paint-application on classic or luxury vehicles
- Six (6) or more years of supervisor or management experience
- Experience in an automotive production and/or manufacturing environment
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc.
- Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts
- Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders
- Experience in reading production schedules
- Basic understanding of Lean Principles, 5S organization principles
- Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Highly motivated with strong work ethic that works well independently
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate with other teams and departments
- Strong competency to independently apply technical judgement, troubleshoot, and solve a wide range of technical problems
- Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively
- Possesses leadership skills
- Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be able to use a wide variety of hand and power tools
- Must be able to lift, move, and position body panels and parts
- Must be able to use vision, fingers, hands, and arms to manually complete assigned tasks
- Must be able to reach in and work in and around vehicles
- Must be able to move and maneuver vehicles safely
- Must be able to express oneself clearly and distinctly and be understood
- Must be able to hear and be heard and understood when communicating in-person
- Must be able to properly wear assigned PPE in the work environment
- Work in a busy, loud, and fast paced automotive shop environment
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., infrequent lifting to 50 lbs.
Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is between $85,120 - $106,400 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $106,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in an automotive production or manufacturing environment?
- What's the biggest team you've supervised?
- Do you have hands-on experience in welding/fabrication/frame straightening on custom classic or luxury vehicles?
Work Location: In person