Production Supervisor

Why HP Fairfield?

In 1951, HP Fairfield opened its doors for business in Skowhegan, Maine, where they quickly developed a reputation as snow and ice control experts. As a member of the Alamo Group Inc. family of manufacturing companies HP Fairfield offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick time, and Holidays
• Company paid Short and Long-Term disability programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship programs
• And much more!

HP Fairfield is currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join its team in Skowhegan, ME!

Position Summary:
Under direction from the Branch Manager, the Production Supervisor supervises shop employees in a heavy production
environment. Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production
methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions and other production-related activities. Responsible for the
safety of employees, quality, and efficiency of production while ensuring on-time delivery.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Direct and supervise assigned production employees following established procedures and approved processes. Including but not limited to: performance appraisals, hiring, employee relations, attendance and timecard maintenance, coaching and training as needed.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the Company goals and objectives.
• Manage the activities of the production floor under the direction of the Branch Manager.
• Must be capable of supervising all production operations such as welding, fabrication, and assembly.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders and production schedules, meet inventory
  requirements, and deliver completed truck upfits in a timely manner. Flex, move, or reassign labor/employees as
  demands dictate.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously
  improve in all areas.
• Ability to initiate process improvements independently without being prompted, and able to follow improvements
  through to ensure they are being sustained.
• Monitor assigned plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Determine staffing levels and manpower schedules based on work load and process flows. Control and minimize
  labor overtime, rework and warranty hours.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment. Implement and enforce the preventive maintenance program, and
  report recommendations to the Branch Manager to replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment as
  necessary.
• Incorporate shop floor organization, Lean techniques, and plant cleanliness.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards. Report any safety concerns to the Branch Manager and/or a member of the
  senior leadership team immediately.
• Work cooperatively with Team Leads and other leadership to ensure adequate supervision during time off, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in manufacturing or industrial technology or related field preferred.
• Requires three to five years of practical industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in welding, assembly, and/or machining and fabrication, and a minimum of one year, previous supervisory experience required.
• Previous experience with dual shield welding strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:
Work performed primarily in heavy manufacturing environment. Office located within the production area of the facility
requiring frequent walking in and around a non-climate controlled metal manufacturing plant. Frequent exposure to noise,
dirt, dust and fumes.
Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting may be required to meet production scheduling activities. Occasional
lifting, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds, stooping, reaching, bending, and climbing in and around fabricated metal parts
and manufacturing machinery and equipment.