Fabrication Supervisor

Blue Bird South
6144 US-341
Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA

About Blue Bird Corporation

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the output of the assigned work group, maintaining the highest quality standards as well as controlling labor efficiencies and costs in acquiring this endeavor. This person must be highly motivated and be able to transfer this motivation to the workforce. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish clear objectives/goals in line to meet established departmental and company objectives.
• Promote and provide a safe, healthy work environment.
• Must be able to train and develop employees.
• Must be supportive of management decisions and company policy.
• Provide reports as relating to objectives and results using Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel).
• Must maintain 5 S techniques and housekeeping objectives within the assigned work area.
• Conduct lean activities such as Kaizen events to drive process improvement and cost reductions driven by a continuous improvement mindset.
• Must be able to lead, motivate and promote good employee relations.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to evaluate employee performance and offer constructive criticisms or praise in a positive manner.
• Must be able to formulate and maintain departmental budgets.
• Must be able to lead or act as a positive change agent in the workplace.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

FOR SUCCESS

• Ensures proper tools & equipment are available and in working order
• Ensures safety standards are in place and enforced
• Understanding of labor and machine capacity and loading to successfully plan and execute production schedule
• Must be computer literate
• Must have working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and capability to apply principles
• Must have established oral and written communication skills
• Maintains clean and safe working environment

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility, working in production or one of the followings:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associates degree plus 3 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HS Diploma or GED plus 3 years production supervisor or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible work spaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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