Supervisor

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of assigned workcenters, ensure performance goals are met, including safety, quality and production schedules. 
• Anticipate, analyze and diagnose production problems to develop solutions.
• Communicate and work closely with Production Control and Mfg. Eng on issues related to their support of departmental operations.
• Organize and assign work, instruct, guide and otherwise assist employees in the performance of their work.  Maintain conformance with Company work rules and policies.  Deliver discipline when necessary; maintain close surveillance of the use of safety devices, equipment and tools; supervise departmental housekeeping and maintain constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices.
• Approve weekly employee payroll hours, appraise employee performance, lead employee communications and meetings when necessary.

Qualifications

• This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and six to eight years of experience in related preparatory classifications.
• A good working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Basic Problem Solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic computer skills.
• Specialized courses or training in supervisory and administrative subjects are a plus.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled