Production Supervisor

Merits is driven to improve lives by making high-quality power mobility equipment. Merits is synonymous with innovative engineering, constant product development, adaptability, and caring customer support. We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our growing organization.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Production department, with a primary focus on our Avid line, and also ensuring quality, accuracy, and integrity of product assembly and packaging.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of verifiable experience in a leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, assembly line, and/or a warehousing environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, skills, and industry experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must be computer literate and should have basic proficiencies with ERP systems. Industry certifications are preferred and recognized but not required (cGMP; Lean; Six Sigma).

This is a full-time, on-site position based out of our Fort Myers, FL, Corporate HQ. The pay rate will be based upon experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Merits offers a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plan options, and 401K company match. Merits also offers career advancement opportunities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO program, paid Holidays, and regular Employee Recognition Luncheons.

Qualified candidates should apply after reviewing job details and answering all application questions.

Please forward an updated resume with salary requirements for consideration.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow company safety policies and participate in Safety Training as required.
• Lead, motivate, train, monitor, and coach assigned team members, including approving and verifying timecard data and applicable time off requests.
• Collaborate cross functionally as needed and with senior leadership to build and stock levels for all SKUs related to Production.
• Collaborate with Production Planner to ensure order process is followed, identify/handle corrections of site assembly, and identify/handle corrections needed for inventory levels.
• Manage, organize, and assemble rehabilitation product orders for customers within 2-4 days, including mechanical/electrical/Precision Comfort (“PC”) assembly and adjustments.
• Utilize ERP system to accurately enter, track, and/or research applicable information.
• Log all serial numbers of serialized sections used on orders as applicable.
• Communicate order status to Logistics and/or any other team member applicable.
• Assist in technical review of all returned materials.
• Inspect products to ensure quality of product meets the required standards.
• Perform inventory management functions and work with senior leaders with ordering raw materials for displaying finished product.
• Guide and advise team members with questions regarding customer returns.
• Return all items to inventory or discard based on technical inspection and final disposition.
• Maintain OSHA Safety guidelines and other regulatory State and Federal standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Communicate and/or send documents, diagrams, and specifications to customers.
• Interview, hire, train, mentor, monitor, evaluate, and provide support and guidance to team members as per company policies and procedures, in a timely manner with applicable documentation
• Stay abreast with product and industry trends.
• Business travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must abide by Company safety policies and participate in Safety Training.
• Must have working knowledge of tools, common appliances, devices, and have technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have manual dexterity, good physical condition and strength, and have good balance to safely perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
• Must have a willingness to work overtime, arrive early, and/or stay late according to business needs.
• Must be dependable and maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Must have recent experience with ERP system proficiencies (such as Epicor, NetSuite, or similar), or must have the ability to learn within a reasonable period of time after position acceptance.
• Must have strong proficiencies with MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Must have excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to collaborate with professional and friendly mannerisms.
• Must have the ability to consistently and effectively present information and respond in a timely manner to high email/message volume, to questions or inquiries from other employees, managers, vendors, and the public if needed.
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload for self and others.
• Must have solid organizational and time management skills and can successfully meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license in good standing and must maintain throughout employment.
• Must speak, read, and write English and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note this job advertisement is not meant to be all inclusive of essential duties and responsibilities. Requirements, qualifications, competencies, tasks, essential responsibilities & duties, physical demands, and work environments which may or may not be reflected in this advertisement, are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which mean that all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected under application federal, state, and/or local law(s). All employment offers are conditional and contingent upon successful completion of a Form I-9, successful completion of our pre-employment background/criminal checks, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.