Shift Supervisor

Production Shift Supervisor 1st Shift

Regular Full-Time 

Cadillac Plant, Cadillac, MI, US

Join AKWEL and be part of our adventure in a family-run, independent group with a long-term vision. A first-class automotive equipment and systems manufacturer specializing in fluid management, mechanisms, and structural parts, AKWEL offers state-of-the-art industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. We are seeking - 

MAIN DUTIES 

Supervises 10-18 manufacturing operators and support team members. Ensures the proper functioning of the production line in terms of quality and quantity.

• Continuously organizes and optimizes production in terms of Quality, Costs and Deadlines; to this end, participates in all Lean Manufacturing, Kanban initiatives to increase productivity and decrease scrap
• Manages activity charts and monitors the performance of the production lines,
• Assigns Operators based on their skills and versatility according to the production schedule while adhering to customer requirements
• Manages the employees reporting to him or her (training needs assessment, evaluations, recruitment, absence management, etc.)
• Ensures Product is made to defined quality standards; Organizes daily production line QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) meetings to respond to the needs identified and encourage continuous improvement of the team,
• Participates in quality events by implementing the necessary verification measures and introducing the appropriate problem-solving method (8D),
• Ensures verification during the manufacturing process according to the monitoring plan,
• Ensures the application of the identification and traceability measures during manufacturing,
• Handles machine breakdowns by ensuring interventions by technicians as quickly as possible (technicians assigned to the line or maintenance technicians) and reassigning the personnel or if necessary,
• Makes sure that all breakdowns are tracked on the appropriate documents/systems,
• Guarantees the application of workstation cleanliness and 5S Standards & Environmental rules

SKILLS PROFILE 

Qualifications and Experience:

High school diploma combined with 3 to 5 years of supervisory / managerial experience to include responsibility for hiring, training/coaching, safety, & performance management and appraisals of 10-18 subordinate employees in an industrial or manufacturing setting.                       Bi-lingual Spanish speaking a plus.

Professional Abilities and Skills: 

Ability to supervise, strong interpersonal and communication skills, spirit of leadership, ability to suggest new ideas;

Able to take initiative and handle unexpected situations, analytical and able to summarize data;

Able to mobilize the appropriate human resources based on production schedules and employee skills levels

Technical Knowledge:

Mechanical Aptitude, Familiarity with Manufacturing / Assembly Equipment

Process capability, SPC, & computer tools such as Excel and SAP are a plus

Prior Forklift License, LOTO Familiarity and First Aid Certification are a plus

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Has a duty to preserve secrecy and confidentiality with respect to all the systems and data to which he can be granted access, within the normal framework of his function.

She/he is constantly interacting with personnel on administrative matters within her/his scope of expertise. She/he may have to liaise with external parties (customers, suppliers, service providers) as appropriate within her/his scope of duties.

She/he is authorized to sign documents prepared by the Unit Manager

.Job Type: Full Time

Job Hours:  7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Work Location:  Cadillac, MI (one location)

Benefits: Include *401(k), *401(k) Matching,l Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision and Dental Insurance

AKWEL is a stable, indoor/year round employer in a modern, industrial plant that provides all basic tools and equipment.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:          

Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes          

 People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused         

 Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative  

We value diversity by encouraging applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and experiences. Join AKWEL and our 10,000 employees in more than 20 different countries! And together GROWING !