Priming Supervisor

The Priming Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all activities within the priming department, including equipment procurement, production development, employee supervision, and strategic business improvements. This role plays a key leadership function by driving operational efficiency, supporting priming production growth, and guiding department staff to meet organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Operations & Strategic Leadership

• Implement, lead, and manage business activities.
• Conduct negotiations for new priming plant equipment, as well as maintenance services, supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to decision-making regarding priming plant equipment investments for the U.S. operations.
• Provide recommendations to the Board of Directors on strategies to enhance priming business performance within the U.S. market.

2. Employee Supervision & Production Oversight

• Supervise and review job assignments of centerfire employees within the priming department.
• Oversee priming production development and monitor performance improvements in collaboration with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure all priming employees perform their duties efficiently and in alignment with company goals.
• Supervise department heads in their business activities, including meetings with partner executives and key personnel.
• Review status and progress reports from the priming production team and address any issues, inconsistencies, or anomalous results.
• Lead departmental meetings, establish priorities, and assign tasks to priming personnel.

3. Talent Management, Hiring & Training

• Interview prospective directors, managers, and other key employees for the company.
• Determine salary, benefits, and compensation packages for priming department staff.
• Provide training, coaching, and skill development to priming directors, managers, and employees to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years – 7 years of experience in ballistics and explosive testing, priming of small firearms ammunition, and quality control required.
• Strong understanding of firearm mechanics and ammunition components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex ballistic or mechanical issues.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams, oversee production operations, and coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed, strategic decisions.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols, especially involving firearms, live ammunition, and controlled testing environments.
• Background check and drug screen required upon offer of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $ DOE

Job ID: 19464

Call A2Z Personnel in Hamilton (406) 363-0723 or Stevensville (406) 777-1662 for information regarding this position or to ask about our benefits, which include health coverage, retirement savings, and personal paid time off. 

A2Z Personnel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The agency provides reasonable accommodations upon request to individuals with disabilities during all phases of the employment process including the hiring process.

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