1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Position: 1st Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing 
Location: Marion, IL
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary Range: $60,250 - $70,500 annually

Requirements and Expectations

This position reports to the Ko-Cho and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section.  The Shoku-Cho (Supervisor) position is considered semi-skilled, meaning that a level of certification, experience, or a combination of the two is required. Performance excellence in all areas as stated in the Han-Cho Requirements and Expectations Form are assumed for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple Han-Chos and fill in as acting Han-Cho during absences.


• Responsible for QCDSM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, & Morale) in his/her overall area of responsibility.


• Belongs to a salaried, "exempt" category.


• Required to have knowledge of fair labor practices.


• Responsible for production scheduling and control.


• Monitor employee performance.


• Teach and enforce rules and regulations.


• Written and verbal evaluation of team members and Han-chos.


• Correcting negative employee behaviors.


• Resolving and preventing team member conflict.


• Overseeing team member training, initial and recurring.


• Directing the problem solving activities of the manufacturing area.


• Analyzing processes for continuous improvement.


• Improve overall product quality.


• Determine and prepare section training requirements and plan.


• Responsible for verifying entries on worksheets in area of responsibility.


• Review ADP, ensure clock-in/out times are accurate, correct errors.


• Creation of standard work & die change checksheets for new products


• Ensure three point set is being followed & updated daily


• Monitoring OA daily and correcting low OA conditions.


• Leads cabbage patch / perfect line activities.


• Completes purchase orders for materials necessary for production.


• Track team vacation and grant vacation based on section policy.


• Make call concerning overtime and track team information accurately.


• Promotes a customer first attitude among team members.


• Analyzing and continuously improving scrap ratio.


• Analyzing and continuously improving OA and OEE.


• Manage standard work & die change checksheet kaizen & correction.


• Assist in troubleshooting and ensure line readiness for team


• Responsible for promptly taking corrective actions when an "abnormality" has occurred and implementing stop-call-wait in area of responsibility.


• Collaborates with the HR department, assists with investigations and and is involved in disciplinary actions for team members and Han-Chos.


• Supports the efforts of other sections within the company to achieve goals and targets.


• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and environmental standards.


• Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Ko-Cho or Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will monitor production, OA, quality, scrap and employee behavior and direct activities to achieve and maintain the targets of the section.


• Works closely with Han-cho to provide support and advice for Han-cho so the Han-cho can successfully complete each of their responsibilities.


• Conducts evaluations and completes promotional matrices in accordance with AEIL's policies.


• Directs activities to reduce lost time, planned and unplanned downtime, and reduce scrap; follows up frequently to encourage progress


• Monitors temporary staff and makes recommendations regarding their employment.


• Reports downtime in accordance with the trouble solving guide; engages maintenance and PE to assist with minimizing downtime.


• Communicates with other sections regarding the needs of the manufacturing team; receives concerns from internal customer as well.


• Analyzes issues thoroughly and provides solutions to management for final review.


• Coordinates with maintenance to resolve equipment issues, reports excessive downtime to Ko-Cho in accordance with trouble solving rule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing.


• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.


• In-depth knowledge of AEIL manufacturing equipment and processes.


• Must be responsible and have good attendance.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Excellent cooperative personality.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Ability to think for the Company.


• Ability to lead, motivate and manage others.


• Ability to interact well with coworkers.


• Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.


• Must have advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).


• Must be capable of self-management; doing what is necessary to complete responsibilities without constant follow-up from management.


• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.


• Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from or disturbing the work of others.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience Required

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience desired.


• Electronics experience desired (automotive field preferred).


• Some travel may be necessary, willingness to obtain passport required.


• Applicable experience in manufacturing.


• Management experience required.

Attitude, Detail, Continuous Improvement, and Relationship Management

• A Shoku-Cho is expected to lead by positive example; maintaining composure even in difficult situations and always communicating respectfully.


• A Shoku-Cho must maintain a positive attitude & approach to conflict, responding to team member concerns while encouraging calm.


• A Shoku-Cho must be detail oriented, keeping good records of events, creating accurate schedules & recording employee overtime and vacation.


• A Shoku-Cho is expected to continuously improve their management skills and enable the development of the skills of their team.


• A Shoku-Cho is expected to maintain positive organizational and external (vendor & supplier) relationships by striving to build good-will

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