Production Supervisor

Position / Title : Production Supervisor (Weekend 1st Shift Fri,, Sat. Sun. 6am-6-pm)

Grade : 100

Status : Full Time

FLSA : Exempt

Hourly / Salary : Salaried

Reports To : Production Manager

Position Purpose : Supporting the Production Manager in the areas of leadership and supervision of hourly personnel, managing daily production parts, schedules, promoting safety, quality, 5S, and continuous improvement efforts for the facility.

Essential Functions :

• Provide the leadershipand the discipline to assure a consistent application of the company rules and procedures.
• Plan, organize and develop company resources to efficiently meet or exceed the annual success sharing goals and objectives and on-time shipments of product to customers
• Ensure all company quality standards are adhered to and that substandard products do not reach customers
• Manage the production of parts to meet or exceed customer / design specifications to be at or below planned customer concern and scrap levels
• Assist the Production Manager in the development and implementation of procedures required to perform daily activities (Work Instructions, TS16949 manuals, OJT training forms, etc)
• Participate in Manufacturing Excellence initiatives using problem solving teams; utilizing 8D and continuous improvement methodologies, to identify root cause and corrective actions to correct quality related issues and improvement of plant productivity
• Manage the daily production of parts according to the production schedules (schedule compliance) to minimize past due orders and maximize on time delivery
• Supervise the maintenance of a safe, clean, and secure work environment for employees ensuring safety devices are in use and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn
• Report all accidents / near misses to the Production Manager and / or Human Resources Manager within 24 hours. Participate in the completion of the accident investigation / report and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Participate in Safety Programs (Safety Committee Meetings, Safety Audits, Safety Excellence initiatives) promoting safety awareness to create a positive safety culture
• Coordinate machine operation training and cross training to hourly personnel to validate their ability and qualifications to perform work safely and at expected levels
• Administer company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Apply Lean concepts to improve production processes
• Maintain and update TS16949 manuals at each work center
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensure compliance to the employee handbook, etc.

Education and Training : A bachelor's degree is preferred, but an associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience will be considered, as well as 5 years or more of direct supervisory experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a supervisor role conducting performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary activities
• Must possess the ability to effectively direct, motivate and coordinate all activities associated with the manufacturing processes preferably in a Tier I Automotive environment
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization
• PC skills necessary
• Familiarity with the 7 Quality tools (APQP, SPC, 8D, etc.)
• MRP working knowledge (preferred)
• TS16949 experience (preferred)

Additional Information

• Requisition ID : 2400009D

Last updated : 2024-04-01