About Us

Established in 2001, Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry. MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Job Description

Our production supervisor will oversee and coordinate the manufacturing process in our uniform production facility in Reading, PA. They will make sure production runs smoothly and efficiently and meets the established production targets. They will be responsible for all work in the shop and will manage the work schedule and any work in progress. The Production Supervisor will work directly with the Sewing Supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction, accurate customization, alterations, and customer deliveries.

This shift for this role is 3:00pm - 12:00 AM ET)

Specific job duties may include:

• This is a hands-on Leadership Position, the candidate will work side by side with our production associates working towards our daily KPI. The candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time on a concrete floor.
• The candidate will be required to work within the production facility and move to various areas as needed to support the completion of customer orders.
• Supervising the work of production workers and ensuring that they follow safety procedures.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure they run efficiently and adjusting when necessary.
• Ensuring that equipment and machinery are properly maintained and repaired when necessary.
• Scheduling work for the 2nd Shift Employees
• Manage the Quality Control process to ensure optimal performance for our customers.
• Supervise the embroidery files being run on the equipment to ensure the proper logos are being used for production.

To be successful as a production supervisor, you must have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and be detail-oriented. Also required are good communication skills to coordinate with other departments and effectively communicate within your team. Additionally, you should possess basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Additionally, a working knowledge of a Warehouse Management System and Shipping software is also required.

The experience brought to this role should include a working knowledge of:

• Sewing
• Embroidery
• Heat Seal
• Screen Printing
• Alterations
• Customization

Hiring pre-requisites include:

• You must be able to lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen (excludes THC) and background check.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year of the military, fire, or police experience in a volunteer or paid capacity
• Candidates with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar position

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