Fender

Supervisor, Buff & Polish

Fender$74K — $87K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two or more years of college education in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • Knowledge of TPS / Lean Manufacturing practices required.
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement and supervisory roles.
  • Familiarity with finishing or manufacturing processes (minimum 2 years).
  • Strong understanding of Inventory Control Management and operational systems is essential.
  • Expertise in advanced quality tools and problem-solving methodologies helpful.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage daily activities of associates in Buff & Polish department.
  • Monitor team performance against production goals and metrics.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to team members.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards by auditing PPE usage.
  • Coordinate production scheduling to align with operational goals.
  • Facilitate problem-solving sessions and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Oversee daily audits related to work/job observations and 5S practices.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Equipment purchase program for employees.
Full Job Description
We are searching for a Supervisor, Buff & Polish to join our team and support operations in our Buff & Polish department. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading activities of associates, daily management, performance management, training, and reporting on Fender's Management team. They will be responsible for ensuring that production meets daily production goals, supervising manufacturing personnel, and the execution of smooth and balanced workflow through the production floor. They will also coordinate with employees in various work areas to maximize productivity and interface with Human Resources regularly regarding your team. This individual will also schedule smooth production of product to conform to production goals.

Essential Functions:
  • Identify team opportunities for improvement - Prod, Safety, Quality, Training, etc.
  • Monitor and manage team metrics to goal, conduct performance evaluations, coach, and mentor direct reports
  • Communicate safety updates, policies, and weekly tool-box topics regularly
  • Responsibility to Audit/verify proper PPEs are being utilized
  • Responsible for Hr x Hr tracking and the Capture of Hr x Hr internal/external issues
  • Facilitate problem resolution or escalate to Manager - as needed
  • Oversee Work/job observation audits - periodically throughout the day
  • Audit line-side material and ensure min/max is maintained
  • Manage timekeeping for team
  • Sequence/schedule group production
  • Daily 5S audit - communicate needed corrective actions to team members and Daily 5S checklist (verifies team completes tasks)
  • Problem solving involvement related to SQDC/Hr x Hr information
  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Two or more years of college level - Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering and / or management classes very helpful
  • Must have knowledge of TPS / Lean Manufacturing practices. (A3, VSM, 5S, MDI, Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, Leading and Lagging KPI's etc.)
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement and strategic thinking with demonstrated supervisory skills including structured work, training & coaching, and teamwork approach
  • Previous experience in finishing or manufacturing processes (at least 2 years)
  • Must have strong understanding of Inventory Control Management, Shop Floor Operational Systems, Management for Daily Improvement, RCCA (Lead and Drive) Manufacturing processes on a Lean Environment and able to use/lead and challenge Advance Quality Tools and machinery in a woodworking environment is preferred
  • Ability to solve problems using advanced quality tools / RCCA tools and coach others to solve problems
  • Ability to manage assigned budget by accounts and work non-standard hours as required
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $74,640 to $87,080 per year.

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About Fender

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC, or simply Fender) is an American manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment, but is best known for its solid-body electric guitars and bass guitars, particularly the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and the Jazz Bass. The company was founded in Fullerton, California, by Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender in 1946. Its headquarters are in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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