Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Production Supervisor/RV in Russellville, Arkansas
Company Overview
Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Business Unit
Firestone Tubes
Management Level
Management
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
The production supervisor is responsible for the leadership of the plant teams in the manufacturing environment, to include the continuous improvement of assigned plant processes/department, short-term planning/execution, achievement of plant accountabilities and key performance indicators.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for hourly teammates.
Lead team performance and provide feedback to hourly teammates in the major areas of accountability, to include safety, quality, environment, people, cost, and productivity.
Monitor and communicate results of department key performance indicators to ensure plant and organizational long-term success.
Provide a positive teammate relationship environment for plant teammates.
Benchmark, monitor, and implement best practices across manufacturing processes and equipment, both internal and external, for continuous improvement of operational excellence in the department and the plant.
Collaborate with plant leadership teams to ensure alignment with strategic intentions to ensure a safe work environment, environmental conformance/compliance, cost management, while providing superior quality products and services to continually improve customer satisfaction managed through a systemic approach.
Scope of work extends to leading and managing multiple departments and/or processes. Collaborates with other teams to ensure alignment to strategic intentions to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Other duties as assigned.
Decision Making and Responsibility
Execute plant strategic intentions that impact the local facility within the area of responsibility for the position.
Ensure line driven safety goals and objectives are achieved.
Manage allocated resources to meet the plant objectives throughout the facility, while maintaining alignment with corporate policies and procedures.
Work interdependently with other departments to ensure internal and external customer process deliverables/expectations are met or exceeded.
Qualifications
Minimum: 4 years production experience and possess a High School Diploma.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Preferred: Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant concentration.
Manufacturing experience in production supervision, environmental conformance/compliance, quality, and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; OR 3+ years of relevant experience
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.