At MTD Products , we do more than just design, manufacture, market, and sell outdoor power equipment. We are an industry leader driven by a greater purpose to inspire people to care for and enjoy the outdoors. As employees, we foster collaboration and teamwork, drive for results, champion change, and inspire and motivate others to high performance. We value Stewardship, Passion, Respect, Integrity, and Gratitude (SPRIG).

MTD is a global company known for innovation and award-winning lawn mowers, snow blowers and other equipment for both residential and professional markets. Our family of brands includes Cub Cadet®, Troy-Bilt®, Robomow®, Rover®, and WOLF-Garten® – all backed by our strong network of MTD support focused on uncompromising quality, service and value through advanced manufacturing.

MTD Products in Willard Ohio is hiring due to an increase in the demand for our outdoor power equipment and because a new production line is coming to our facility.  We offer competitive salaries, great benefits and advancement opportunities for those with production supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.

Purpose:  Salaried Assembly Supervisor oversees all scheduled and unscheduled operations related to production activities on assembly lines at the Willard facility

Responsibilities / Authority :

• Oversee line activities and provide support to Group Leaders and Assemblers to meet or exceed plant measurables

• Collaborate with facility departments to provide input and direction for production operations

• Communicate with the Fabrication and Paint departments to monitor WIP levels and ensure the correct parts and number of parts are sent to the correct locations

• Complete corrective actions related to any quality issues, regardless of origin, and issue related hold tags as needed

• Enter all CART issues concurrently for downtime tracking

• Ensure scrap, hour-to-hour, and downtime forms are completed and turned in daily

• Coordinate schedules, follow up of assignments, and training of new assembly personnel

• Attend relevant meetings and actively participate with MOE tracking KPI’s at weekly, monthly, & quarterly intervals

• Assist in the selection, qualification, and development of department personnel

• Encourage and maintain productive teamwork across shifts within the department

• Ensure the safe operation of all assembly equipment

• Maintain quality, safety, and production standards following all ISO and MTD procedures

• Time and attendance, and/or other related approvals using the appropriate software (e.g. Kronos, Workday, Email)

• Provide timely, unbiased, and effective performance evaluations for personnel

• Handle production personnel matters such as safety concerns and disciplinary actions

• Develop methods to efficiently plan and execute seasonal/product line changeovers timely

• Verify all work stations are stocked and clean before the end of the shift (6S)

• Perform departmental tasks as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of three years leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of MTD Willard products

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate bill of material, specification sheets, and comparison sheets

• Thorough understanding of MTD Willard policies and procedures

• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Ability to tactfully interact with people at all levels of the facility

• High level of organizational and time management skills

• Effective written, math, and communication skills

• Ability to inspire and motivate others