Supervisor II, Production, Line 4 - 700 Series, Arka

Key Responsibilities • Supervise, coach, and develop a production team (assembly, harness builders, inspectors) to meet daily/shift production goals and quality standards. • Schedule and allocate resources, coordinate shift assignments, and manage attendance/timekeeping. • Monitor production metrics (throughput, yield, downtime) and take corrective actions to meet KPIs. • Ensure compliance and help with work instructions, poka-yoke fixtures, process controls, and quality plans. • Lead root-cause problem solving for defects, rework, and process inefficiencies; implement corrective/preventive actions. • Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work) to reduce cost and cycle time. • Coordinate with Engineering/Design on ECNs, production transitions, and prototype builds. • Ensure proper material flow and communicate shortages or inventory variances to Materials/Planners. • Oversee training and certification of operators on wiring harness assembly, crimping, cutting, welding, connector seating, and test procedures. • Maintain and enforce safety policies, PPE use, and housekeeping standards. • Maintain production documentation, time studies, and shift turnover reports; complete required HR paperwork. • Support equipment maintenance planning and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance. Required Skills & Experience • Proven supervisory experience. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing of motorhomes or similar products. • Ability to read and enforce work instructions, BOMs and assembly drawings. • Competence with lean manufacturing tools: Kaizen, 5S, standard work, visual management. • Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Fishbone), data-driven decision making, and experience reducing defects/downtime. • Effective leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills; ability to drive team performance. • Basic computer skills (MES, MRP/ERP, spreadsheets, email) and familiarity with production reporting. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Maintenance. • Ability to work a production shift schedule; flexible to support overtime and shift rotations as needed. Tools, Machines, or Equipment to Use • Hand tools, powered drivers and labeling/printing equipment • MES/MRP/ERP systems, barcode scanners, basic office computers Preferred Qualifications • Supervisory training or certification (e.g., supervisory leadership, safety, or lean certification). • Forklift or ability to obtain certification preferred. Performance Expectations & Best Practices • Maintain safe work environment and compliance with all safety protocols. • Promote continuous learning and cross-training among team members. • Drive quality-first mindset; minimize rework and scrap. • Maintain production documentation with accuracy and timeliness. • Model professional behavior, positive attitude, and solution-oriented leadership. Physical Requirements • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions. • Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting up to company-specified weights. • Work in a heated (not cooled) production environment; adherence to PPE and safety protocols required. • Ability to respond to production floor issues and support multiple workstations.