Blue Bird Corporation Fort Valley , GA 31030
Posted 3 weeks ago
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct receiving personnel and line service personnel to function within a LEAN manufacturing environment
Operate within boundaries of a prescribed budget
Able to work within the ISO 9000 system to purchase and inventory parts necessary to manufacture a quality product; train/direct employees in inventory control
Schedules/plans material deliveries through a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
Assure compliance to and encourage employee involvement in EHS activities, security policies, good housekeeping, cost effectiveness, company policies & quality standard adherence
Ensure team members are properly trained and knowledgeable of work responsibilities
Support recruiting & onboarding of new hires
Perform other job duties required by supervisor and manager and maximize work flow during employee absences
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
Familiar with ISO 9000 system; able to work within company computer programs/systems
Excellent leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication ability
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent field preferred or comparable work experience in an operational/materials/logistics background
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in operational/materials/logistics setting
Must have a minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in operational/materials/logistics setting
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
Must be able to work with diverse workforce
Ability to stand and walk for long periods on solid surfaces in a factory setting
Ability to work follow-up on special situation, during weekend, evenings and holidays as needed
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
Able to work with little supervision; work within bound of departmental budget
Able to meet production schedule and maintain quality standards
Practice good housekeeping; maintain organized, safe and efficient workspace
Must work within budgetary boundaries
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
Blue Bird Corporation