Production Supervisor in Manufacturing – Sewing & Sealing Operations

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
  
  
  

Company Information

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.

In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

Job Summary

• Direct flow of production materials through multiple sewing & sealing operations
• Responsible for production line staffing assignments for 4-15 people
• Monitoring productivity v. measured timing for operations.
• Assigning people to correct operations based on training.
• Ensure the team is aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities.
• Will be accountable to KPIs tied to labor expenses and other operating expenses
• Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities. Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address goals and objectives.
• Staff Supervision:
• Approving time off requests and addressing violations of attendance policy via verbal and written communication with staff.
• Addressing all employee issues/concerns
• Responsible for assisting with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates
• Must be able to communicate in Spanish; read, write and speak.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Alignment with company culture:
• Honesty and integrity
• Collaborative team-player
• Entrepreneurial self-starter
• Customer-obsessed
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work with people
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and communicate plan to staff to ensure accurate execution
• Requires 10 hours/day of standing and ability to lift/push/pull 25lbs
• Must be able to communicate in Spanish; read, write and speak.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English (MANDATORY)
• Previous experience as a team lead in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Teams, Outlook
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay – Submit your pay requirements with application.
• Health & Wellness – We offer medical & dental and vision insurance and retirement benefits after 90 days of employment as well as paid vacation time and personal days for illness/personal emergencies.
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
  
  
  

Ricochet Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.