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Operations Supervisor

Dubuque, IA

15.5 Months

Full-Time $17-$22/hr

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Posted: Jun 22, 2026

Ref: JNIATL22

Position Overview

Your Responsibilities
As a Team Leader for Backhoe Operations, you will:
Manage and monitor individual and department performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action including discipline as needed
Be intentional in driving employee engagement activities while establishing a positive employee environment through regular communication, feedback, and overall guidance
Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction, and tooling to successfully execute their jobs
Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI process, Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment (SERA) process and prompting near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions
Manage daily staffing and employee moves on the line to meet daily production and warehousing requirements
Oversee production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements
Drive department-level support of factory goals regarding 5S implementation, Continuous Improvement, manpower planning, and operating budgets

What Skills You Need
2 or more years of experience in unionized manufacturing environment
1 or more years of experience with manufacturing and quality management principles, tools, and processes
Willingness to work overtime (weekdays or weekends) as necessary to support operational needs and on-time delivery
Excellent communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions and being proactive in a high-pressure or time-sensitive environments
Ability to conduct crucial conversations, including ability to enforce company policies, practices, procedures and work rules
Experience communicating across functions, such as: supply management, engineering, operations, and human resources or labor relations

What Makes You Stand Out
1 or more years of experience with production control systems, preferably within the client
1 or more years of experience in a leadership role in a union environment
Two or more years of experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems (such as CIPP)
Cross-functional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Control, or Supply Management
Demonstrated experience utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to drive business improvements
Possess a good working knowledge of the appropriate operating and information systems used in Operations (Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI)

Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Operations, Business/Management, or Supply Management or equivalent experience

Competencies

Leadership level of position – Manager

Competencies:
Driving Sustainable Results
Operating Globally and Inclusively
Making Sound Decisions
Communicating with Impact
Leading Change
Engaging & Inspiring

Notes:
Schedule
3rd Shift 10:30-6 Production Hours
Some Saturday work required

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Competitive Benefits

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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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