1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

This position reports to the Ko-Cho and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section. The Shoku-Cho (Supervisor) position is considered semi-skilled, meaning that a level of certification, experience, or a combination of the two is required. Performance excellence in all areas as stated in the Han-Cho Requirements and Expectations Form are assumed for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple Han-Chos and fill in as acting Han-Cho during absences.
• Responsible for QCDSM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, & Morale) in his/her overall area of responsibility.
• Belongs to a salaried, "exempt" category.
• Required to have knowledge of fair labor practices.
• Responsible for production scheduling and control.
• Monitor employee performance.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations.
• Written and verbal evaluation of team members and Han-chos.
• Correcting negative employee behaviors.
• Resolving and preventing team member conflict.
• Overseeing team member training, initial and recurring.
• Directing the problem solving activities of the manufacturing area.
• Analyzing processes for continuous improvement.
• Improving overall product quality.
• Determine and prepare section training requirements and plan.
• Responsible for verifying entries on worksheets in area of responsibility.
• Review ADP, ensure clock-in/out times are accurate, correct errors.
• Create standard work & die change checksheets for new products.
• Ensure three point set is being followed & updated daily.
• Monitor OA daily and correct low OA conditions.
• Leads cabbage patch / perfect line activities.
• Creates purchase orders for materials necessary for production.
• Tracks team vacation and grants vacation based on section policy.
• Manages overtime and tracks team information accurately.
• Promotes a customer first attitude among team members.
• Analyzes and continuously improves scrap ratio.
• Analyzes and continuously improves OA and OEE.
• Manages standard work & die change checksheet kaizen & correction.
• Aids in troubleshooting and ensures line readiness for team.
• Responsible for promptly taking corrective actions when an "abnormality" has occurred and implementing stop-call-wait in area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with the HR department, assists with investigations and is involved in disciplinary actions for team members and Han-Chos.
• Supports the efforts of other sections within the company to achieve goals and targets.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and environmental standards.
• Performs other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Ko-Cho or Management.
• Maintains production, OA, quality, scrap, and employee behavior and directs activities to achieve and maintain the targets of the section.
• Works closely with Han-cho to provide support and advice for Han-cho so the Han-cho can successfully complete each of their responsibilities.
• Conducts evaluations and completes promotional matrices in accordance with AEIL's policies.
• Monitors lost time, planned and unplanned downtime, and reduces scrap; follows up frequently to encourage progress.
• Makes recommendations regarding temporary staff employment.
• Reports downtime in accordance with the trouble solving guide; engages maintenance and PE to assist with minimizing downtime.
• Communicates with other sections regarding the needs of the manufacturing team; receives concerns from internal customers as well.
• Analyses issues thoroughly and provides solutions to management for final review.
• Coordinates with maintenance to resolve equipment issues, reports excessive downtime to Ko-Cho in accordance with trouble solving rule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.
• In-depth knowledge of AEIL manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Must be responsible and have good attendance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to think for the Company.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage others.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.
• Advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).
• Advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).
• Ability to understand, follow, and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from or disturbing the work of others.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Electronics experience desired (automotive field preferred).
• Some travel may be necessary, willingness to obtain passport required.
• Applicable experience in manufacturing.
• Management experience required.
• Attitude, Detail, Continuous Improvement, and Relationship Management.

Benefits

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