**Fender Musical Instruments Corporation **is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe** within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation's **("FMIC") Manufacturing team.
An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a **Manufacturing Supervisor **based in **Ensenada. **In this role, you'll ensure that production meets daily production goals, monitors product quality, supervises manufacturing personnel, oversees workflow through the production floor, and coordinates employees in various work areas to maximize productivity.
**Essential Functions**:
- Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
- Productivity, efficiency improvements, and promotes continuous improvement environment.
- Inspect input/output quality requirements on units processed.
- Follow approved procedures to complete all tasks.
- Maintains work area in a clean, repaired, and organized manner.
- Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy and state and federal regulations.
- Performs duties in other areas as needed.
**Qualifications**:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory or equivalent experience is required.
- Working Knowledge of TPS / Lean Manufacturing practices. (A3, VSM, 5S, Kaizen Activities, Poke-Yoke, SMED, etc.) Experienced in Continuous Improvement.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills, including structured work, training and coaching, and teamwork. Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively manage conflicts
- Ability to solve problems using the scientific method (PDCA, A3, etc.) and coach others to solve problems.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, strong Microsoft Office skills, understanding of ERP systems, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Shop Floor Focus and hands-on mentality
- Previous experience in a high model mix assembly operation preferred.
- Proven leadership ability
**About Fender Musical Instruments**: