Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue - bird.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Value Stream Leader , this role is responsible for managing a talented and diverse team. One of the most important goals of the Production Supervisor is to properly organize and direct the production staff to achieve a satisfactory workflow. They must also identify areas for improvement and organize training opportunities for their team. This position is a working Supervisor who will be working side-by-side with their crew.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising operations within the facility to achieve higher output.
• Organizing training and educational manuals for the production team.
• Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Develops, implements, and enforces operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and revenue.
• Organizing, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks to meet production goals.
• Evaluating various stations of the production operation to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE VALUE

INCLUDES

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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