Assistant Production Supervisor

About the role

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks under the guidance of the Supervisor, such as attendance records, Work instruction updates and review, the distribution of checks, timecard review, etc.
• Aid Supervisors in the hiring and assessment of new and current staff.
• Participate in the training of new hires including the first day walk through and quarterly safety training.
• Assist in addressing employee concerns and difficulties through good leadership principles.
• Provide a resource for project management tasks like action lists and meeting notes for departmental projects.
• Populate the SQPD board data daily for the departments they are supporting and be a backup to the Supervisor.
• Assist in resolving problems, delays, and difficulties. Take appropriate action as necessary.
• Review with McGard Senior Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Notify Quality Assurance, McGard Set-Up, Tool Room, or Maintenance regarding problems with parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Maintain attendance records and recommend disciplinary action as needed to McGard Production Supervisor.
• Motivate employees through use of good communication skills.
• Adept in all aspects of job tasks in your area of responsibility.
• Act as replacement for McGard Production Supervisor during vacation periods or as needed.
• Able to read and follow Bill of Materials, Work Instructions, Product View, and Production Work Orders.
• Aid Lead/Assistants to instill a “continuous improvement” philosophy throughout the departments.
• Supervise employees assigned to their AOR.
• Work directly with employees on day-to-day problems. Suggest reassigning personnel as needed.
• Meet with McGard Production Manager and other Supervisors to communicate needs and concerns from other shifts to ensure attendance and adequate manpower to satisfy needs.
• Monitor production rates and assist employees when problems arise.
• Interact regularly with opposite shift supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) year college degree or technical Certification preferred OR two to four (2-4) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, (e.g. Intermediate to Advanced in Excel preferred.)
• Give adequate and competent direction.
• Ensure work is completed according to assigned schedule.
• Proactive in continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Company provided uniforms.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.