Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) is looking for an energetic and focused Production Supervisor for our 3rd Shift (9:30pm-5:45am Mon- Thurs) ECU production area.

A little about Nidec Mobility.. We are the North America headquarters for Nidec Mobility America (locations in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Canada, Mexico) and a leading Automotive Electronics Designer and manufacturer of sophisticated electronic sensing and control technology / components. We control the most discrete functions within an automobile, including: power system components, complex user interfaces, seat and power window switches, and instrument panel controls, electronic sensing/radar.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effectively planning, supervising, and coordinating all activities for production’s Quality, Safety, Productivity, Timeliness, and Equipment Technician response time and solutions delivery.

· Responsible for overseeing the coordination of Technical Service Group/Maintenance Group for all ECU lines for FA (Factory Automation), and PSS (Power Seat Switch).

• Responsible for employee retention of temporary workers and new hires by setting and sustaining a ‘learning culture’ that supports the worker/employee to gain ‘Comfort’ and ‘Confidence’ towards performing job responsibilities and feeling part of the Nidec Team.
• Assess Temporary Worker / New Hire’s performance the end-of-day on the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th Days, then coaches the worker/employee directly and in a supportive manner to support Comfort and Confidence to achieve Quality, Safety, Production performance expectation.
• Supports managing operating budgets for all areas within the group.
• Oversees production activities, which ensure material flow through subassembly and production in support of monthly production plans.
• Plans and controls production capacity and resources to support product sales.
• Identifies needed labor and ensures that the necessary effort is applied in areas to ensure correct flow to meet the production schedule.
• Supports, monitors, and maintains quality and cost improvement programs.
• Involved in departmental and organization quality programs (8D’s).
• Researches, plans, and controls reduction in costs on existing products with constant focus on continuous improvement programs.
• Establishes, implements, and revises policies and procedures relating to the manufacturing operations and Technical Services (Equipment) Group.
• Reports on product line activities and performance.
• Provides periodic updates and special status reports as requested by management.
• Supports and participates in the Company’s management and quality system including continuous improvement efforts.
• Conducts employee performance reviews and provides employees with appropriate feedback and training to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Coordinates work with other departments, as required, to support operations.
• Supports / Implements the ISO14001 Environmental Policy as it pertains to work activities.

Other skills and competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Production/Operations development in all areas.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures within the field, works independently, and uses their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication / presentation skills.
• Highly organized and responsible for actions.
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel[formula/data manipulation], planning, presentations, and e-mail.
• Drive for excellence, being highly efficient and effective and flexible are desirable.

For immediate consideration, please send resume in Word format to: Jeena.Kim@Nidec.com