Prototype Shop Supervisor

• Operate as a technical advisor of 15-30 bargaining unit personnel to complete vehicle build and assembly work.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for personnel to ensure customers' needs are met.
• Set up job work areas for the shop work orders to optimize vehicle build and checkout activities.
• Assist the Section Manager in assigning resources to meet schedules (space, tools, manpower etc).
• Ensure personnel are trained/certified to perform operations prior to job assignment.
• Provide input on quotations/bids for new work.
• Create, maintain, and foster continuous improvement and lean strategies: reduce cycle times and floor inventories, reduce cost and improve employee participation and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct/participate in daily status meetings and cross shift meetings as necessary.
• Approve shop work orders and material requested from the crib.
• Monitor shop work order status and initiate corrective actions as needed to stay on target.
• Assist the Section Manager with approving daily timecards of Prototype Shop personnel.
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety Instructions, Standard Practices, and corporate policies and directives.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience with Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience will be considered with Masters Degree obtained.
• Significant additional related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and 2nd shift as needed.
• Ability to obtain OH Crane, dozer, and fork lift licenses.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, project management skills, lean methodology, and continuous improvement skills.
• Must meet Anthropometric Size Restrictions (ASR).