Buyers Products company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is searching for a 2nd shift Production
Supervisor - Weld Department that will demonstrate leadership and utilize their skills and experience to solve problems, develop and
execute objectives for self and others, and can create and implement short-term and long-term processes and
procedures.
Primary Job Duties:
Operate as a manufacturing leader demonstrating metric-based management in areas of PQDCCC for
daily improvement rhythm (MDI) – people/quality/delivery/cost/cash/CI
Ensures effective employee relations, coaching, and employee development
Responsible for driving a culture of safety, accountability, metrics and operational excellence.
Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data/investigating issues/identifying solutions/and
recommending actions
Recruits, selects, onboards, trains and mentors’ employees
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results,
establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems and reporting results on shift production
summaries
Enforces and implements company policies
Supports Engineering and Quality with improvements to business systems, processes, and products
Responsible for owning inventory, supplies, and budget for the department
Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting process variables, observing control
points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost
reductions and facilitating communications across cross functional teams
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Responsible for 6S within your area/business unit
Skills/ Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficient MS Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point. etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke)
Ability to gather and employ data to meet organizational goals in a metric-driven environment
Education Background:
High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree preferred
What You Will Get:
Employer Contributed Profit Sharing (up to 15% max)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Opportunities for advancement
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Standing, Walking and Sitting for extended period of times (up to 2-3 miles per day)
Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment
Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements
About Buyers Products Company
Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck
industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls,
and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows,
SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, visit www.buyersproducts.com.
