Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2022 we've been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the third straight year.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan and Rochester, New Hampshire.
Primary Function:
Our Middleville, MI location is currently seeking a Production Supervisor. This role is responsible for the supervision of 30-50 UAW hourly employees in a manufacturing environment comprised of fast-paced, high-volume assembly.
Responsibilities:
Develop and lead a team to achieve operations, quality, and continuous improvement goals through training, coaching, subject area, and effective communications
Champion the use of continuous improvement tools to reduce downtime, improve quality, reduce scrap, and achieve labor efficiency targets
Implement product and engineering changes successfully
Model and promote adherence to environmental, health and safety policies and initiatives
Ensure safety is top priority
Monitor work order progress and drives quality and timeliness of completion
Maintain time and attendance
Maintain working relationship with union by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Job Requirements:
3+ years of Manufacturing Supervisory experience is required
Experience in Six Sigma/Lean processes is required
Previous supervisory experience in a union environment is strongly preferred
Experience in high-volume, medium mix assembly is preferred
Must feel comfortable wearing a respirator in some areas