What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Assembly Supervisor - 3rd Shift position at Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC?
Supervises maintenance and injection molding depts. Coordinate skilled trades’ resources to assure plant production and facilities are kept in good operating condition. Oversee and coordinate the trades who maintain and repair; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, tooling and other building systems. This position also supervises Injection Molding Dept. Machine Operators who inspect produced parts utilized in our Assembly Line Operations.
- Prepares work schedules, assigns repairs and over-sees assignments until completion while minimizing overtime and production stoppage.
- Supervises the Injection Molding Team Leaders/Operators
- Monitors the production process and follow deviation process/procedure requirements
- Coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.
- Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment, tools and machinery.
- Enforces sound safety, housekeeping practices and plant policies/ procedures including PPE requirements.
- Coordinate training of resources as required in; maintenance practices, safety methods, best safety practices, procedures and OSHA requirements/standards.
- Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities, tools and equipment.
- Implement short & long term production planning requirements to achieve weekly MPS schedule compliance
- Ensures production is efficient & cost effective
- Ensures production is on time, of good quality and done in a safe manner
- Manages health and safety and plant rules/ policies compliance: PPE compliance, uniform, safety shoes, safety glasses, and stretching activity daily.
- Quality Matrix: line scrap by shift-trend, customer QR’s by line, FTT PPM
- Ensures 5S and zoning is followed and maintained
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies & incorporate data driven analysis
- Ensures proper administration & application of the collective bargaining agreement amongst team and proactively consults with HR when necessary
- Manage & motivates team in a manner that is inclusive and enhances employee engagement and respect
- Evaluate the performance of subordinates including coaching, providing constructive feedback, and setting goals & development plans
- Identify cross training and rotation with versatility matrix and ergonomic assessments.
- Understand bottleneck and process improvements, tracking line down time in PLEX and RTO staffing to achieve engineering standards and eradicating non-standard activities.
- Assure scrap procedures are followed, reduction of scrap, and eradicating daily scrap issues.
Experienced supervisor in manufacturing operations (preferably in automotive) with experience supervising skilled trades and production employees. Manufacturing launch, maintenance &/or engineering experience a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen and knowledge in the areas of manufacturing engineering, maintenance, material planning & logistics, and quality. Proven leadership and ability to drive results.
Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.