Production Supervisor, Assembly

2^nd shift only

STIHL Inc. has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor in our high volume assembly department! As a Supervisor of our Assembly/Production department you will play a vital role in the direct supervision of assembly line employees. This position focuses on maintaining the quality and safety of all STIHL products while motivating a team of up to 80 production workers. You will have the opportunity to standardize production and quality goals and work among our 1800 employees located in Virginia Beach, VA. STIHL produces various finished products including chain saws, blowers, and trimmers, which are sold throughout the world at independently owned dealerships. Are you interested in learning more?

Position Responsibilities:

• Direct, supervise and coordinate PLC and robotic machine set-ups and operations requiring a broad knowledge of assembly processes.
• Utilize industrial engineering applications to provide efficient assembly of products that meets quality, quantity, schedule and cost standards for STIHL.
• Organize and assign work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, and provides regular training.
• Maintain close surveillance over set-up procedures and machining operations.
• Analyze and diagnose machine problems to expedite and coordinate corrective procedures and to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience supervising in a high volume manufacturing assembly environment
• Experience with manpower planning, conducting performance reviews, administering counseling notices, handling employee disagreements, etc.
• Strong personal and leaderships skills
• Bachelors Degree in a Business or Engineering related field is preferred
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing methodologies (ie. 5S, six sigma, kaizen) is highly desired

Are you ready to join a company with competitive compensation, extensive relocation assistance and superb benefits?
Power up your Career with STIHL!

To apply, visit www.stihlcareers.com

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace

You have an opportunity to join one of the world’s most progressive manufacturers of power tools and handheld outdoor power equipment. With over 8500 employees worldwide, STIHL manufactures the best products with an emphasis on craftsmanship and cutting edge technology.