Do you have a passion for oversight and leadership? We’re hiring a Supervisor, Assembly & Paint for our company’s manufacturing plant in Durant, Mississippi. This role is for the 2nd Shift (3:30 pm – 12 am) If you possess:

• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills.
• Possesses a high level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Hunter Engineering designs and builds industry-leading wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Supervisor, Assembly & Paint, provides oversight and leadership to support associates engaged in assembling parts or products for our customers. Additionally, they will provide oversight and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in operating the paint line and ensuring a commitment to quality and safety.

What you will do:

• Will support and strive toward safety in all facets of the manufacturing facility.
• Resolve safety problems that arise and complete required paperwork.
• Effectively document incidents or near-miss investigations.
• Assist with or perform nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Effectively monitor and adjust productivity and efficiency of workers to plant performance standards.
• Ensure equipment is tracked, maintained, and available as required.
• Provide leadership and direction for the success of your paint line operators, material handlers, and assemblers.
• Ensure a well-trained and versatile workforce by promoting cross-training.
• Provide counseling, coaching, and disciplinary actions to support Hunter Engineering policies and practices.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
• Plans the flow of materials through the department.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Supports Hunter Excellence and Value Stream Initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with peers, subordinates,?and management.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of plant personnel.
• Support the development and implementation of the management philosophy and vision.
• Contribute, make recommendations, and implement practices to control and reduce departmental and overall costs.

Additional Qualifications Include:

• Undergraduate or associate degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred., highly desirable.
• 3- 5 years of demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience in a related industry.

• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills.
• Possesses a high level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• Has familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, which is highly desirable.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’