What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - 1st Shift position at ARE?
The Navarre Production Supervisor position is for 1st Shift Monday - Thursday 4:30am - 3:30pm
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Real Truck’s 5,000 associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. ARE is the company behind all your favorite fiberglass, aluminum, and tonneau covers and truck caps. You can be a part of making an awesome product!
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and directing the work of production team members. The Production Supervisor will participate in safety and quality initiatives, will monitor production schedules, and provide coaching and feedback to team members to ensure job requirements are met.
Core Functions:
- Participate in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Focusing on incident and accident reduction through identification and recording of first aid, near misses, and behavior-based observations.
- Plan and direct the work of team members based on production needs.
- Ensure the quality of the product at all stages of the manufacturing process.
- Ability to understand and monitor production schedules and required build rates.
- Address potential bottlenecks and allocation of resources as necessary.
- Drive and support continuous improvement throughout the department.
- Provide coaching and feedback to production team members to ensure job requirements are met.
- Evaluate staffing needs and participate in the selection and training of new co-workers.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED is required; an Associates' degree is preferred.
- 1-3 years of previous supervisor experience is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.
What’s Next?
Please take a moment to provide us with your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly.
About Us:
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000 associates operate from 35 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.