Stamping/Press Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Sets expectations for shift regarding production, efficiency, safety and quality.
• Manages approximately 45 employees.
• Trains direct labor associates on job responsibilities and priorities.
• Verifies that operators have proper training, tools, equipment, W.I.P. product and proper protective equipment to do their job.
• Investigates injuries, accidents, or near misses throughout the plant and provides detailed documentation to Human Resources, EHS, and/or Production Manager.
• Exercises direct supervision over associates working in designated zone with respect to safety, production quantity & quality.
• Maintains & improves 5-S Standards & housekeeping in designated zone and throughout the plant.
• Addresses safety issues immediately with Manager.
• Notifies proper person and Supervisor when W.I.P. stock shortage exists.
• Provides proper components, W.I.P. stock, and packaging to line as needed.
• Relieves operators for breaks as needed.
• Performs set-up verification.
• Verifies that master test parts verification was performed on jobs.
• Reworks product as needed.
• Resets equipment as needed.
• Aids Manager with employee rating forms in their designated area.
• Completes proper production reporting for the area.
• Ensures efficient utilization and upkeep of machines, equipment & facility.
• Communicates with Supervisor of next shift on current production issues.
• Performs area inspections daily with Supervisor of next shift for 5-S issues, non-conforming or unidentified product.
• Develops, implements, monitors and enforces standardized work in their areas; performs audit of operators in their section twice per shift.
• Trains existing and new employees on how to properly perform their work duties & to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Works toward continuous improvement within their area to meet company goals.
• Follows ISO14001 guidelines as they relate to specific job activities.
• Performs duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Responds to environmental incidents to the extent of their training.
• Reports environmental incidents immediately to supervisor of the affected area.
• Understands the effect on the environment of departing from specified operating procedures (work practices) and the potential legal consequences to the employee and the facility.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed/assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Supervised employees for at least 3 years, including responsibility for making hiring / staffing decisions.
• 3-5 years manufacturing or leadership background in metal stamping is required.
• Previous experience working in the automotive industry is preferred, but not required.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to bring a team together.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willing to work any shift, 6 days a week; including overtime directed by the Customer.