Operations Supervisor

Overview

Operations Supervisor

Summary/Objective:

This position will be responsible for directing and coordinating operational activities of production departments by processing materials, assembly or manufacturing of products. This position will have direct reports and will report directly to the Operations Manager.

• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as type, quantity and specification of a product and scheduled delivery date
• Plan assembly operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products
• Prepare production schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product meets specification
• Responsible for plant assembly area by maintaining adequate staffing in the areas to assemble product and ship all products in an orderly and timely manner
• Supervise and monitor on the job training of production personnel
• Responsible for monitoring parts and supplies in all areas and to keep purchasing aware of purchased part requirements
• Maintain production records and files
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment assigned and personal equipment issued to the department (tools, gloves, aprons, etc.)
• Perform all other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• Normal office work setting with limited work in the plant during mock installations

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs
• Establishing Relationships
• Managing Time
• Driving for Results
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Coordinating Project Activities
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills

Requirements:

• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in production and/or 3 years of leadership experience
• Education: High School Diploma
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary
• Organization Skills: Maintain clean and organized work space
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:  Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift up to 75 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds, reach above shoulders, bend, stoop, climb ladder, and operate forklift for long periods of time up to 8 hours per day
• Physical Environment:  Fast-paced manufacturing environment, ability to tolerate a variable climate; occasionally lifting 30-75 pounds

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role will oversee an operational function within our production facility.

Physical Demands

Fast-paced manufacturing environment, ability to tolerate a variable climate; occasionally lifting 30-75 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel:

No travel needed for this role.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: 2-year degree in manufacturing-related field 

Who We Are

We are the leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle and Marine industries, as well as adjacent industries including bus, cargo and equestrian trailer, and heavy truck. With over 65 facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, our more than 9,000 team members work together to bring innovative product solutions to market every day.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert Components, Everyone Matters. We are striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities. LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members. We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls.

What You will Get:

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement:LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all Team Members and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.