Production Supervisor (Pelham)

Did you know you can make a positive impact on firefighter health and safety from right here in Southwest Georgia?

Fire-Dex is a family-owned company headquartered in Ohio with a primary manufacturing facility located in Pelham, Georgia. Our four operations facilities specialize in creating head-to-toe firefighter protective gear for first responders worldwide. Our Gear Wash subsidiary is the worlds largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) for gear care and maintenance, we ensure that firefighters equipment remains in top condition. Our offerings include turnout gear, alternative PPE, boots, hoods, gloves, and helmets. We are looking to add to our team of dynamic associates in Pelham with associates who are ready to contribute to our mission to serve those who serve.

Because of our growth, were seeking energetic and motivating Production Supervisors to supervise and lead our growing team of 1st shift production associates in an operations leadership role to meet production and project schedules. They will plan and assign work, implement policies and operating procedures and be responsible for safety, quality, productivity, morale, and cost to achieve positive results.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Manage departmental performance measures, develops KPIs (key performance indicators) and provide regular progress reports
• Provide associate supervision, coaching, development and accountability
• Develop strategies to improve team performance and reduce downtime
• Apply policies related to job performance, company values and safety
• Ensure effective employee relations, creating and influencing a fun, yet highly efficient work environment
• Assist in associate hiring, onboarding and retention
• Champion lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Direct and enhance site ISO 9001 quality standards
• Support the operations team in the development and execution of manufacturing strategies
• Other duties and projects as needed

Candidates Should Possess the Following:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Cut and sew manufacturing industry experience highly preferred
• Previous successful manufacturing or production leadership experience
• Managerial skills relating to the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Open and effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of the organization, including verbal and written, including being a team player and having a professional interface with others, getting results through collaboration
• Strong interpersonal skills, including coaching, mentoring and employee relations
• Highly skilled in Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to learn new software programs and systems
• Active leadership experience in lean initiatives, six-sigma programs and kaizen activities is very helpful
• Familiar with ISO standards
• Strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and diligence, including meeting deadlines and able to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data
• Ability to follow and lead safety standards and standard work

Main Operating Hours for Location:

Monday Thursday: 7 am 5pm

Friday: 7am 11am

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Profit sharing bonuses based upon company success
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Paid time off, including parental leave
• 401(k) with matching
• Relocation assistance, if necessary
• Life insurance, EAP for entire family, discount programs and other perks
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility which creates customized head-to-toe protection for first responders
• Fulfillment about the purposeful work you do within an impactful industry

More About Us:

• Mission is to serve those who serve
• Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!
• Location: 620 W Railroad Street South, Pelham, GA 31779
• Headquartered in Medina, OH (in between Cleveland and Akron)
• 41 years in business and family owned and operated
• Multi award-winning organization

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