Production Supervisor

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Barber Spring is a leading manufacturer of high-quality springs for diverse industries. With over 50 years of experience, the company is known for precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Barber Spring operates an advanced facility and provides tailored solutions, design assistance, and custom-made springs to meet customer needs. The company's commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer service has earned it a strong industry reputation.

How will you make a difference?

As a Barber Spring PA group member, you will perform a variety of manual tasks to support operations. This includes lifting, moving, and transporting materials and equipment. You will also assist with basic maintenance and cleaning to keep the work environment organized and well-maintained. Adhering to safety protocols and working collaboratively with the team are essential. Your role as a general laborer helps maintain a clean, organized workspace to support the company's efficient functioning. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or two years of related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of general plant practices, floor layout and procedures
• Understands quality requirements, QAM, AAR and ASTM.
• Possesses good communication skills  
• Adheres to all safety regulations and practices and established company policies
• Has the ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Supervise staff, including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and termination responsibilities.
•  Assign, train and direct employees on jobs, developing an attitude of cooperation
• Ensure the machine operators are properly trained and work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure and assist with coordination of daily shop activities
• Manage inventory levels
• Responsible for all Time and Attendance functions
• Responsible for scheduling: vacations, overtime, etc.
• Communicate rules of conduct
• Responsible for contract administration
• Key position in the implementation of the JIT/Demand Flow Manufacturing Techniques
• Manage QPS functions in the manufacturing area
• Issue records and reports as required
• Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Ability to occasionally lift 70 lbs., and ability to repetitively lift 1 to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties on this job, the employee is exposed to wet or hot, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The noise level is usually loud.

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