Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Partner with the facility leadership team in building and maintaining a strong safety culture with the intent of reaching a zero incidents state.
• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles.
• Actively participate in the Elimination of Waste program.
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives, including reporting monthly progress.
• Keep production areas in ideal state to meet and or exceed 5S standards.
• Assign work responsibilities to employees and build team member capability.
• Create a conducive work environment for employees to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.
• Maintain and enforce required safety standards on the plant floor.
• Ensure that production requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure that Company policies and procedures and the collective agreement are adhered to by employees.
• Use strong Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis to take corrective actions.
• Execute administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents (e.g., timekeeping, production reporting).
• Authorized to make decisions concerning quality issues.
• Develop and implement effective training programs for new team members and recurring training for previously qualified personnel consistent with departmental objectives.
• Assist with on-going cycle counting inventory of supplier products and finished goods materials.
• Maintain production equipment and machinery in proper operating condition through utilization of the Maintenance and Tooling departments.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• 5 plus years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong preference given to automotive experience.
• Experience managing people is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers, and customers.
• Must be able to read a blueprint.
• Must be familiar with using a CMM.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in the use of Kronos or a similar timekeeping system.
• Must be willing to work any shift and periodic weekend overtime.
• Must have a positive, proactive, and problem-solving attitude.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

Work Environment

This role is an on-site role in a heavy manufacturing facility which requires being comfortable working with the accompanying environmental factors such as high noise levels, safety hazards, and chemicals.