Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Responsible for meeting departmental safety, quality, costs, and delivery goals. Objectives met through training, motivating and managing employees in a team oriented production environment where Lean Manufacturing Principles, 8D's, and continuous improvement are the norm. Work involves a thorough understanding of plant operations, company policies, practices, and procedures and the ability to resolve conflicts/issues through collaborative team efforts.

Essential Functions

• Develops a production/manpower plan based on production forecasts.
• Develops and/or assists in the development and implementation of lean manufacturing practices such as: 5S, use of poka-yoke, visual management, material flow, etc.
• Support the development of associates to diagnose equipment malfunctions to the root cause level and ensure corrective actions are completed to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Maintains time and production records and keeps management informed of progress, developments, and pending problems.
• Responds to customer concerns and assures production targets are met by making adjustments to the production schedule, equipment and/or processes as appropriate.
• Ensures training and development of associates leading to a highly motivated and successful team achieving business goals and objectives.
• Encourages associate involvement through participating in: Improvement activities, Kaizen events, suggestion system, and open communications.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety practices as well as actively participating in safety committee meetings.
• Regularly educates all employees in safe work practices and insure that they understand their role in applying safe practices and maintaining housekeeping requirements.
• Responsible for understanding company policies, practices and procedures and for developing employees by coaching, counseling, and disciplining in accordance with such policies, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for writing timely, objective performance reviews and communicating results in one-on-one meetings in a timely fashion.
• Develop, implement, and participate in work improvement plans for employees as appropriate in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
• Consistently works on continuous improvement processes to include recommending measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product while operating within assigned budget.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and quality of facility, equipment, processes, or worker performance standards.
• Contribute to the team effort by working in a collaborative manner to perform special projects and assignments that support the company's overall goals and business objectives.
• Interface with customers, engineers, and management to support the company's goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks etc.
• All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of Rotorion North America's commitment to ISO 140001.
• Supervisors are responsible for conducting operation specific training, including relevant environmental and safety information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

3-5 years of experience as a Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.

Specific Skills

• Must be familiar with IATF 16949 and/or ISO14001 requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software applications
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both oral and written
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills to train motivate and lead employees
• Must be able to work any shifts and/or flexible hours
• High level of energy and enthusiasm
• Strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Proven Supervision capabilities
• Experience with high volume automotive supply requirements
• Familiar with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications
• SAP R/3 enterprise system

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
• Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
• Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
• Must be able to wear a painting suit and/or respirator
• Must be able to work with paints/solvents/cleaners
• Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed