Production Supervisor - Colorado Springs

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman Upfitting has a great opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO!

The Production Supervisor will provide day-to-day direction to the department employees, analyze equipment and make suggestions for improved equipment performance, critiquing failures, and developing solutions. 

What will you do?

• Oversee production activities across multiple shifts and/or departments to ensure products meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation, and cost metrics.
• Control and utilize production capacity, manpower, equipment, and outside resources effectively to minimize losses and meet production schedules and policies.
• Review production schedules, evaluate work orders, and prioritize tasks, assigning them to appropriate personnel.
• Supervise daily activities required to process current jobs within established schedules, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Supervise, train, counsel, and motivate department employees to maintain a high level of performance and teamwork.
• Provide feedback to management regarding production activities, issues, and problems, facilitating effective decision-making.
• Generate production reports, efficiency reports, and other requested reports, distributing them to appropriate personnel.
• Review, correct, and submit records of hours worked for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Possess knowledge of assembly processes to limit scrap materials, optimize resource utilization, and reduce waste.
• Understand the importance of quality in company success and work to increase product quality, particularly regarding appearance.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and disciplinary process for department employees, ensuring a qualified and motivated workforce.
• Demonstrate the ability to think independently and seek assistance when needed, fostering a culture of problem-solving and collaboration within the team.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

What are we looking for?

 

• 3-5 years’ experience in automotive, truck-based industry, manufacturing environment, or a related area as an individual contributor
• 1-2 years’ experience in a supervisory role; demonstrating ability to lead, manage teams effectively, and navigate managerial responsibilities
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality control measures a plus
• Breadth and depth of expertise in a technical or functional area; knowledge of work processes and tools is generally limited to own area of responsibility or department
• Reviewing and improving processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
• High School diploma or equivalent; a degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience preferred
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)
• Proficient in automotive, truck-based or manufacturing environment or related area with proven experience leading teams and improving processes, methods, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality control measures is a plus
•  Degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift/Pallet Jack experience a plus

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $66,320.00 - $94,505.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.

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• Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).

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• Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos)

Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.

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