Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Rugby Manufacturing Company (Rugby Manufacturing) is seeking a Production Supervisor for the day shift. Starting wage is between $68,000 and $75,000 depending on experience. Rugby is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of Class 3-5 dump truck bodies, landscape bodies, platform bodies, truck and trailer hoists, and related truck equipment and accessories.

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision
• Use oral or written communication techniques
• Establish employee performance standards
• Monitor worker performance; assign work to employees
• Orientate new employees; explain rules, policies or regulations
• Confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
• Direct and coordinate activities for workers; maintain production or work records
• Explain work orders, specifications, or work techniques to workers
• Motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
• Resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
• Resolve personnel problems and grievances
• Analyze operational or management reports and records
• Determine factors affecting production processes
• Oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance standards
• Estimate material or labor requirements
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• Coordinate production materials, activities or processes
• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• Other duties assigned

Combination of production floor and office environment.

• Two years of experience or education in a manufacturing‑related field.
• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement to question and evaluate systems/procedures for the most efficient uses, better communication, and process improvements on an ongoing basis.
• Strong reasoning and independent decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work with the business operating system and PC’s (MS Office).
• Ability to attend and participate in required company meetings.
• Team player who works with others in the company to meet company goals.

Rugby is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation and is located in Rugby, North Dakota. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups:
Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category. Reasonable accommodation in the application process is available on request.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing