Manufacturing Supervisor - Production Control

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family‑owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long‑term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

This position is responsible for overseeing safe, efficient and accurate movement, storage, and distribution of materials. The primary purpose is to ensure inventory and shipment flow seamlessly support internal customer requirements and business objectives.

Full Time, Exempt

Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, GA 31322.

• JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing manufacturing team consisting of multiple Team Leaders and production employees, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Manage all day‑to‑day manufacturing and assembly operations, including production planning, workforce scheduling, resource allocation, staffing, performance management, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure production targets, customer delivery requirements, and operational objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvements in efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, first‑pass yield, and overall operational excellence.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements, creating and maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Assembly, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve production challenges and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem‑solving activities to address safety incidents, quality concerns, equipment downtime, and production bottlenecks.
• Support employee development through coaching, performance feedback, training initiatives, succession planning, and talent development activities.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination, process standardization, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work instructions, quality procedures, and company policies while maintaining accurate production records and reporting requirements.
• Manage labor utilization and departmental expenses to support budgetary goals and overall business objectives.
• Participate in and support new product launches, process improvements, and facility growth initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.