Production Supervisor

About the Role

A mid-level Production Supervisor manages the daily production function for a single line or specific area within a plant on one shift. This role focuses on developing, managing, and motivating production personnel to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production team members; directs daily activities of production workers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Follows the collective bargaining agreement, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policy, and all other plant programs, policies, and procedures relating to production employees.
• Takes appropriate action to address employee performance and/or behavior.
• Supervises production operations to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient equipment operation.
• Reviews production orders to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications while exceeding customer expectations.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Establishes and maintains good safety and housekeeping practices by communicating efficient and acceptable practices and cleanliness levels to all subordinates and ensuring adherence through inspection and investigation.
• Responsible for the orientation and on-the-job training of employees in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Provides counseling, coaching, and training for all team members to develop a fully qualified, quality-conscious workforce that produces world-class products.
• Adheres to and promotes all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS & E) policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in a J-I-T (Just-In-Time) automotive sequencing environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage conflict resolution.
• Union experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Able to work the 3rd shift: 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Schedule

3rd shift: 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Location

Bridgewater Interiors IV (Primary location).