PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: BAL Operations

Reports to: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

Lead and manage production operations by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,

and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating,

and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel

 Achieve quality targets by establishing and enforcing standardized work and quality procedures

 Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of

all PPE, safety equipment and safety procedures

 Oversee, train and coach employees

 Validates team members meet required skill levels. Initiates countermeasures if skill levels are

not being met

 Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

 Ensures efficient staffing of all required machines and processes

 Ensures cost efficient production operation by continually monitoring output and RFT

performances and initiates countermeasures if not on target

 Establish priorities, monitor progress, adjust operation including filling in if required, in order to

meet target

 Promotes team work through facilitating effective communication between production team,

quality team, maintenance and programmers

 Coordinate jig changes, first piece verification, assist with distribution of quality alerts

 Must be fork lift certified

 Must be first responder certified

 Responsible for time management via ADP of all team members including attendance

tracking and scheduling of vacation time

 Conduct duties in a safe manner, follow all safety procedures, report incidents immediately,

wears proper PPE and conducts duties to their level of training.

 Other duties as assigned.

Uncontrolled when printed

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and works directly with the staff in the

Production department. This position has a communication relationship with all department

managers and other employees in the BAL Operations department.

COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE:

 Solid understanding of standardized work methods in the automotive environment

 Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and

proportions

 Understanding of quality systems regarding IATF 16949, manufacturing processes

 Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 Excellent organizational and communication skills

 Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment

 Ability to create a team-oriented environment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

 Associates degree preferred.

 Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related position / field preferably within JIS-automotive industry

 Ability to use computer for work related tasks, Microsoft Office

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Physical, etc.):

 Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

 Must be able to be on feet for 8 hours or more.

 Must be able to sit long hours at a desk.

 Must be able to work weekends and rotating shifts.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are responsible for knowing the Quality Policy, how their job supports the quality

statement, and quality objectives