or apply directly on Fender's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Fender's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 37% of Fender's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fender
- high 19 stale, 0 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 60 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fender's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fender.
About this role
The Supervisor, Buff & Polish at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is responsible for leading the Buff & Polish department, managing daily operations, and ensuring production goals are met. This role involves supervising associates, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing continuous improvement practices. The supervisor will also coordinate with various teams to enhance productivity and maintain safety standards on the production floor.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Fender as an employer.
What you need
- Two or more years of college level – Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering and/or management classes
- Knowledge of TPS / Lean Manufacturing practices (A3, VSM, 5S, MDI, Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, Leading and Lagging KPI’s)
- Experience in Continuous Improvement and supervisory skills including structured work, training & coaching
- Previous experience in finishing or manufacturing processes (at least 2 years)
- Strong understanding of Inventory Control Management and Shop Floor Operational Systems
- Ability to solve problems using advanced quality tools / RCCA tools
Nice to have
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
What you get
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Equipment purchase program
Worth weighing
- No specific salary mentioned, but a pay scale is provided for reference
- Role involves non-standard hours which may affect work-life balance
Summarised from Fender's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Fender on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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