2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Nidec Motor Corporation•Lexington, TN

About The Position

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Coordinate and be accountable for production in a manufacturing department and / or work cell to supply internal and external customers, on-time with quality products. Supervises the daily activities of production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Identifies problems related to production process and provides production reports to assist process improvement. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years as a manufacturing production supervisor preferably in a lean manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Customer focused
Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment

Responsibilities

Implements and enforces safety and good housekeeping standards by utilizing 1+5s principles.
Leads and supports the company’s Quality Management System
Maintains First5 boards and conducts First5 meetings
Trains, develops and evaluates employees
Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in production
Maintains operating expenses by reducing labor and improving production yields
Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules and other reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production
Maintains and approves employee time records
Coordinates operations and activities within or between departments / cells
Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals
Inspects materials, products and production equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
Resolves employee problems and complaints
Meets deadlines
Directs and supports continuous improvement through the use of lean and 6 sigma methodologies