2nd Shift Supervisor

About the Role

This semi-skilled supervisory position reports to the Assistant Manager and oversees the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section. The role is salaried and exempt.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple team leaders and act as team leader during absences.
• Oversee Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale in the assigned area.
• Review and correct ADP timekeeping records for accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of fair labor practices.
• Create standard work and die change check sheets for new products.
• Manage production scheduling and control.
• Ensure the three-point set is followed and updated daily.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance, including written and verbal evaluations of team members and team leaders.
• Monitor Overall Attendance (OA) daily and correct low OA conditions.
• Teach and enforce company rules and regulations.
• Lead cabbage patch and perfect line activities.
• Complete purchase orders for production materials.
• Correct negative employee behaviors and resolve team member conflicts.
• Track and approve team vacation based on section policy.
• Coordinate overtime and maintain accurate team records.
• Oversee initial and recurring team member training.
• Promote a customer-first attitude among team members.
• Direct problem-solving activities in the manufacturing area.
• Analyze and improve scrap ratio, OA, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and processes.
• Manage standard work and die change check sheet kaizen and corrections.
• Determine and prepare section training requirements and plans.
• Assist in troubleshooting and ensure line readiness.
• Verify worksheet entries and take prompt corrective action for abnormalities, implementing stop-call-wait protocols.
• Assess and develop the skills of team members and team leaders.
• Collaborate with HR on investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Support cross-sectional efforts to achieve company goals.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Complete other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor production, OA, quality, scrap, and employee behavior to meet section targets.
• Work closely with team leads to provide support and guidance.
• Conduct evaluations in accordance with company policies.
• Direct activities to reduce lost time, downtime, and scrap.
• Monitor temporary staff and recommend employment decisions.
• Report downtime per the trouble-solving guide and engage maintenance and production engineering to minimize downtime.
• Communicate with other sections regarding manufacturing team needs and internal customer concerns.
• Analyze issues and propose solutions to management.
• Coordinate with maintenance to resolve equipment issues and report excessive downtime to the Assistant Manager.

Requirements

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with the Toyota Production System.
• In-depth knowledge of AUM manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.
• Capable of self-management and functioning independently.
• Ability to understand, follow, and implement work rules and company procedures.

Core Competencies

• Lead by positive example, maintaining composure in difficult situations.
• Positive attitude and approach to conflict resolution.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping skills (schedules, overtime, vacation).
• Commitment to continuous improvement of management and team skills.
• Focus on building positive organizational and external relationships (vendors, suppliers).