AAI/Spalding Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

American Athletic, Inc has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor at its Jefferson, Iowa facility.

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations and employees within their assigned area to ensure a safe working environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with standard operating procedures, resolving operational issues, fostering a continuous improvement culture, and driving efficient and timely completion of production schedules.

About AAI/Spalding

AAI/Spalding is a leading sports equipment manufacturer and part of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

As the official supplier to USA Gymnastics, NCAA, YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, and a partner of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG), AAI is committed to advancing the sport through grassroots initiatives and a legacy of quality, service, and innovation.

Spalding, the world's largest basketball equipment supplier and official backstop supplier of the NCAA, brings its renowned excellence to volleyball with premium products designed for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Specific Responsibilities:

Operations

• Develop and manage production schedules for the assigned area, setting clear priorities to meet operational targets.
• Coordinate, assign, and adjust employee work schedules to ensure staffing aligns with production needs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing challenges to maintain workflow and product quality.
• Evaluate departmental performance and implement initiatives that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Safety

• Promote and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Enforce company operating and safety policies and procedures.

Collaboration

• Partner with Purchasing to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability of all necessary components.
• Collaborate with Engineering to establish standard operating procedures and quality standards for each work cell.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to establish maintenance procedures for all equipment in assigned work area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent required. Associate degree in a related field a plus.
• Solid manufacturing knowledge
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently
• Strong computer and MS Office knowledge and skills

Minimum Job Experience Required:

• 3-5 years of work experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Management experience a plus.

Company Information:

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program