Production Supervisor - 2nd and 3rd Shift ajc
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following . Other duties may be assigned.
Safety/Housekeeping
Sustain a strong 5s culture through maintaining initiatives and identifying new opportunities for improvement
Support 5s training opportunities for all individuals
Enforce adherence to and drive continuous improvement in all matters of safety
Identify areas where safety corrective actions are needed and drive implementation
Maintain 5s and safety KPIs, for report out to upper management team on a weekly and monthly basis
Ensure the department is "tour and audit" ready at all times
Production
Understand and communicate department goals and objectives to all team members
Manage personnel and assets to ensure efficient operations
Responsible for meeting department scheduleand production goals, and accounting for negative variance through corrective actions
Establish strong bond and dedication between management and hourly workforce through communication, feedback and recognition
Develop and implement an action plan to improve employee engagement score
Responsible for coaching and developingteam and providing them with the tools necessary to succeed
Meet or exceed all KPI expectations
Strictly adhere to production processes set by engineering and quality team.Include engineering and relevant personnel when deviation from standard is required
Follow all processes related to quality certifications (ISO, TS)
Manage resources to limit and minimize inefficiencies and unnecessary overtime and cost overruns
Ensure equipment is maintained and run to specification to reduce premature wear, failure or non-performance of manufacturing assets
Maintain ownership of machines - both maintenance and cleanliness to ensure long life and operational effectiveness
Quality
Adhere to all production processes as defined in work instructions.Do not deviate from established production process unless written authorization is obtained from proper personnel
Ensure employees have adequate training to support operational processes
Ensure all process documentation is followed and identify processes for improvement
Be prepared to participate in customer and quality audits where required
Establish a quality-first culture.Manufacturing of non-conforming goods cannot be accepted
Ensure all tools have the necessary preventative maintenance to avoid quality issues and maximize uptime
Customer Satisfaction
This position will be participating in customer tours where needed
Hourly workforce will be required to help give tours and explain their duties as it relates to producing quality product for our customers
Supervisors will be responsible for manufacturing product that meets customer acceptance criteria
Cost Reduction
Implementing Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5s activities will be required to meet cost reduction goals
All processes must continually reviewed to ensure the most efficient methodologies are utilized
Participation in Kaizen events will be required
Supervisors must be responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings projects throughout the year
Position will be required to understand and utilize 5-Why and other problem solving tools
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage employees, including selection, discipline, and termination decisions according to legal and union contract requirements.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Post secondary education preferred
Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading Kaizen and 5s implementations
Previous responsibility for identifying and maintaining Key Performance Indicators
Familiarity with adhering and maintaining quality systems (TS experience preferred)
Production Supervisor will be required to utilize Microsoft office products as well as other Strattec-specific software programs