Job Description:

Summary:

• Assist plant superintendent by assuring that the assigned production department is operated in the most profitable and efficient way through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment and space.
• The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise production team members performing production operations and must have thorough knowledge regarding the team member handbook, safety manual, all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to production team members.
• Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Instills good housekeeping of their immediate work area in all employees so that visitors may be received in the plant at any time.
• Evaluate team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining manpower within the assigned department at authorized levels.
• Re-assigns team members on ‘down equipment’ to eliminate unfavourable labour variances.
• Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment: takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.
• Continuously analyses the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.
• Consults with team members regarding on the job problems to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.
• Documents any and all problems and provides action plans to plant superintendent for disposition.
• In case of emergency, direct team member to their assigned safe area.
• Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e. employee status form, timecards, PTO sheets, EIRP reward, etc.).
• Contact Engineering and Maintenance for required repair work.
• With the Plant Manager and Operation Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.
• Assist assigned team members in understanding the need for teamwork to attain departmental and objectives.
• Support and carry out corporate philosophy and vision.
• Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.
• Actively participate in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Ensure required Safety Audits are complete for you and your team.
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely effect other team members, assets or to the public.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and ensure safe working procedures in assigned production areas.
• Must be able to evaluate color.

EMS Job Responsibilities:

• Will follow and promote environmental management system compliance and commitment to resource conservation.

EHS Job Responsibilities:

• Documentation of injury reports.
• Complete statements as needed.
• Participation with the Accident Investigation team.
• Conduct safety audits weekly and monthly.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Have safety audits completed on a timely basis.
• Complete safety related work orders.
• Participate in safety communications weekly/monthly events such as plant wide meeting, pre-shift meeting, department meetings, and training exercises.
• Any miscellaneous duties as assigned by Dept. Mgr.

Qualification Requirements:

• 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 Experience:

• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees in a multi-cultural environment

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints and procedure manuals.
• Candidate has the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Candidate has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Candidate has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.
• Candidate has the ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.
• Duties also include assisting in the day-to-day management of the Environmental Management System.
• Following all environmental work instruction and / or cleaning up spills or other duties required of the Environmental 1st Response Team.
• Typically requires 2-3 years of relative experience and education.
• The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.
• It outlines the essential functions of the job.
• An individual may be required to perform other duties form time to time.

Required Skills

• Supervise production team members performing production operations
• Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members
• Evaluate probationary team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion and demotion transfer or release.
• Responsible for maintaining manpower within the assigned department at authorized levels
• Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment
• Consults with team members and documents on the job problems, to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.
• Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e. employee status form, timecards, reward, etc.).
• With the Plant Manager and Operation Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.
• Develop among the assigned team members a consciousness for the need for teamwork to attain departmental objectives.
• Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.

Safety:

• Study, institute and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, facilities; by coordinating with the Human Relations Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department and keep them abreast of all safety and efficiency requirements in order to maintain an accident-free, high efficiency plant operation.

Required Education

• High school diploma

Required Years of Experience

• 2-5 years Supervisor experience preferably in Automotive industry

Desired Skills

• ADP knowledge

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person