2nd Shift Supervisor

About the role

This position reports to the Assistant Manager and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section. The Supervisor position is considered semi-skilled, meaning that a level of certification, experience, or a combination of the two is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple team leaders and fills in as acting team leader during absences.
• Responsible for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, & Morale in his/her overall area of responsibility.
• Reviews ADP, ensures clock-in/out times are accurate, corrects errors.
• Creates standard work & die change check sheets for new products.
• Responsible for production scheduling and control.
• Ensures three point set is being followed & updated daily.
• Monitors employee performance.
• Monitors OA daily and corrects low OA conditions.
• Teaches and enforces rules and regulations.
• Leads cabbage patch / perfect line activities.
• Conducts written and verbal evaluation of team members and team leaders.
• Completes purchase orders for materials necessary for production.
• Corrects negative employee behaviors.
• Tracks team vacation and grants vacation based on section policy.
• Resolves and prevents team member conflict.
• Makes calls concerning overtime and tracks team information accurately.
• Oversees team member training, initial and recurring.
• Promotes a customer first attitude among team members.
• Directs the problem-solving activities of the manufacturing area.
• Analyzes and continuously improves scrap ratio.
• Analyzes processes for continuous improvement.
• Analyzes and continuously improves OA and OEE.
• Improves overall product quality.
• Manages standard work & die change check sheet kaizen & correction.
• Determines and prepares section training requirements and plan.
• Assists in troubleshooting and ensures line readiness for team.
• Verifies entries on worksheets in area of responsibility.
• Takes corrective actions when an "abnormality" has occurred and implements stop-call-wait in area of responsibility.
• Accurately assesses and develops the skills of team members and Team Leaders.
• Collaborates with the HR department, assists with investigations and is involved in disciplinary actions for team members and Team Leaders.
• 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.

Qualifications

Performance excellence in all areas as stated in the Expectations Form are assumed for this position. This position belongs to a salaried, "exempt" category.

Skills

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of AUM manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to think for the Company.
• Must be responsible and have good attendance.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.
• Must have advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).
• Must be capable of self-management; doing what is necessary to complete responsibilities without constant follow-up from management.
• 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.

Expected Attitude and Behavior

Expected to lead by positive example, maintaining composure even in difficult situations and always communicating respectfully. Must maintain a positive attitude & approach to conflict, responding to team member concerns while encouraging calm. Must be detail oriented, keeping good records of events, creating accurate schedules & recording employee overtime and vacation. Expected to continuously improve their management skills and enable the development of the skills of their team. Expected to maintain positive organizational and external (vendor & supplier) relationships by striving to build good-will.