Production Supervisor

Company: Fedsig
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. OSW's main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County. OSW has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.As a Production Supervisor on our growing team, you are contributing to the success of the company by ensuring efficiency and quality in production and overall performance as part of the organization's Shop Management department. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player, we encourage you to apply!Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and promotes procedures and strategies to maintain a safe, healthy, and positive working environment for the departments they oversee.
  • Area safety - reporting Injury/near miss to Plant Manager and Safety & Training Coordinator
  • Lead and provide management support and oversight for employees at all levels in their departments.
  • Ensures planning & communication to ensure operational goals are met in the departments they oversee.Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.
    • Collaborates with managers and supervisors to coordinate activities in and among departments.
    • Verify, initiate necessary corrections and sign off on employee time sheets for the assigned departments that don't have a Line Manager.
    • Initiates quarterly and yearly reviews for employees for Line Managers and for employees absent a Line Manager of the assigned departments.
    • Assess & holds employees accountable for safety, performance, and attendance in collaboration with HR.
      • Reports employee issues to the Plant Manager and escalates them to HR when necessary.
      • Initiate conversations with Plant Manager regarding promotion/demotion of employees.
      • Manage the 3 x 3 training for their departments and create goals for employees to better themselves.
      • Create, and assess packets for the floor reviewing the BOM and long leads to ensure everything is ready to start/continue production.
      • Presents a minimum of one project per month to the Plant Manager which improves on or assists with lean or time reduction in the build/production process.
      • Review processes and procedures for each section of the department and update with any changes or time study changes to BOM costing.
      • Monitor and assess total time on jobs daily to ensure orders are on track for the allotted build hours.
      • Review kanban numbers and adjust with inventory control where necessary.
      • Collects, evaluates, analyzes, tracks, and assesses production data (including rework documentation) to report and provide answers on KPI's and QC at the Gemba Board discussions.
      • Manage time off requests ensuring: Minimum of 90% workforce scheduled in departments and maintain a 3x3 Matrix reflecting back-up plans for production amidst employee absences.
      • Ensures 5S standards are upheld.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:
        • Ability to lead and inspire team members.
        • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
        • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
        • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
        • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
        • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
        • Thorough understanding of safety and health laws, regulations, and policies.
        • Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
        • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education and Experience:
          • Associates degree in related field, or equivalent industry work experience required,
            • Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
            • Minimum (3) three years of supervisory/management experience required.
            • Minimum (3) three years of department specific experience preferred.Physical Requirements:
              • Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the plant.
              • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
              • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
              • Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.Additional Job Information:
                • Wage Expectations: $85,000 - 105,000 annually.
                • Pay: This is an exempt, salaried position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
                • Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-Th.
                • Location: On Site - 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296.
                • Travel: Very minimal to none.You will be eligible for coverage under OSW's Comprehensive Benefits Program, beginning on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment.
                  • Medical: Choice of three benefit levels offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
                  • Dental: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
                  • Vision: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield and EyeMed/Insight Network.
                  • Basic Life: Insurance Policy of $20,000, paid for by the company.
                  • Voluntary Life Insurance.
                  • Retirement Savings Plan: Offered through Vanguard. Automatically enrolled at 2% of Annual Salary, can be updated at any time. Company match up to 4%.
                  • Benefit enrollment information will be provided within your first few weeks of employment. Enrollment must be completed by the last business day of the month prior to the employee's first day of eligibility coverage.About Us:OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years. OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information, visit .Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. 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 Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: .The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 360-217-2426. All other applications must be submitted online.
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