What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSMISSION PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR position at Valley Truck Parts?
Title: Transmission Production Supervisor
Department: Transmission (W6)
Reports To: Director of Operations (W1)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday hours are scheduled based on production needs, with as much advance notice as possible.
Position Summary
The Transmission Production Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership, coordination, and performance of the Transmission Production Line. This role oversees workflow planning, staff supervision, and operational execution to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
The Supervisor drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops team capability, and ensures alignment with company policies and production goals. This position has full responsibility for departmental staffing, performance management, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Transmission Production Line to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, safety, and profitability
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance rebuild processes and maximize product quality and cost-effectiveness
- Balance quality, output, cost control, safety, and team morale to achieveoptimaloperational performance
- Provide coaching, training, and development to employees; support hiring decisions and resolve personnel issues through effective problem-solving
- Collaborate with Sales, Quality/Warranty, Engineering, Production Planning,andall other related areas ofOperations to forecast workload and develop production schedules that meet customer demands
- Monitor andmaintainappropriate inventorylevels to support uninterrupted production
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in remanufacturing or heavy-duty equipment
- Proven leadership experience in a plant or operations environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
- Experience with ERP systems and production planning
- Demonstrated financial and business acumen
Performance Competencies
- Project Management:Effectively plans, coordinates, and executes production schedules and departmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational goals and quality standards
- Time Management:Prioritizes tasks and resources efficiently to meet production targets while minimizing downtime and delays
- Teamwork:Promotes collaboration, open communication, and respect within the team and across departments
- Dependability:Demonstratesreliability, accountability, and consistency in attendance and performance under pressure
- Safety Leadership:Actively promotes and enforces safety standards;identifiesand addresses hazards proactively
- Problem Solving:Applies logical and technicalexpertiseto resolve production and personnel challenges and prevent recurrence
- Leadership:Provides clear direction, accountability, and recognition while motivating employees to achieve performance goals
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach as necessary
- Ability to see and hear adequately to perform job duties safely and effectively
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a work environment
Travel Requirements
Limited travel may be required (0–25%)
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as needed to support business operations.