Production Supervisor - Value Added Distributors LLC

Value Added Distributors, LLC is looking for a driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic full-time Production/Manufacturing Supervisor to join our Transmotion team at our De Pere, WI location. Transmotion is growing and looking to add to their team. Hurry and apply now to work at this family-oriented company!

Pay: Starting annual pay range is $35,000 to $45,000

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (day shift)

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer matching, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Funeral Leave Pay, Life Security, and more.

For 25 years, Value Added Distributors and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing OEM landscape.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities for the Production/Manufacturing Supervisor:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the production team at the facility. The production team works on assembling the hydraulic hoses and assorted production kits, such as filer assemblies, energy chains, belt making, and other assembly kits. Duties include cutting the hose, put fittings on, crimp the hose, clean the hose, and get the hoses packaged up. The Production Supervisor determines the various unit structures and allocate essential resources, along with participating in strategic planning for their respective region.

• In conjunction with Production Manager, monitor production requirements / capacities and supervise work force daily activities, ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Address quality issues and support actions necessary to reduce the number of non-conformances.
• Assisting production in orders and preparing goods for shipment and other day to day activities
• Data entry and database management.
• Create a culture of sense of urgency and disciplined adherence to support customer quality and delivery expectations while achieving profitability targets.
• Manage the performance of production operations.
• Build effective working relationships with customers, direct reports, peers, managers, vendors, etc.
• Embrace the Continuous Improvement activities and promotes employee empowerment, while working to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Responsible either directly or indirectly for the procuring of materials, supplies or any other items necessary for the daily operation.
• Ability to achieve and exceed production goals.

Qualifications/Requirements for the Production/Manufacturing Supervisor:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience in the Value Added Sales model preferred.
• Application and troubleshooting experience with fluid power and systems preferred.
• Current sales affiliation in the market is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Sense of urgency in fast paced environment.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Sense of urgency in fast paced environment.
• Requires ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to use and read tape measures and digital calipers.
• Ability to apply basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

De Pere Facility Street Address: 3473 Miners Way, De Pere, WI 54115

• Transmotion (De Pere division) website: https://transmotion.us/
• Value Added Distributors website: https://vadtek.com/

An Equal Opportunity Employer