Assistant Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Adler Pelzer USA Careers • Oregon, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Adler Pelzer Group is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for its third-shift manufacturing operations in Oregon, Ohio. The role assists the Supervisor in leading and maintaining manufacturing operations for customer product lines and internal processes. It provides direction to production personnel, supports daily schedules, and helps maintain quality, safety, throughput, inventory, cost, and housekeeping standards. The position requires understanding manufacturing processes from raw materials through finished goods, including equipment, machinery, work instructions, and customer requirements. When the Supervisor is absent, the Assistant Production Supervisor may coordinate daily activities, assign work, monitor performance, resolve operational issues, and communicate priorities to help meet production goals and customer requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification or license required, or the ability to obtain certification in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work instructions, engineering changes, and production documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand customer product requirements and manufacturing processes from raw materials through finished goods.

Nice To Haves

• In-company experience as an above-average production operator, line mechanic, or equivalent manufacturing employee.
• Three to five years of experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of production requirements, manufacturing processes, equipment, and machinery.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production employees, supervisors, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily manufacturing operations and coordinating personnel, work assignments, and production activities.
• Guide production employees in meeting schedules, throughput targets, and departmental objectives.
• Monitor hourly production performance and work cells to help achieve quality and production goals.
• Review production requirements and finished goods inventory to support adequate stock levels and customer demand.
• Ensure finished goods meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, packaging, and labeling.
• Prepare, maintain, and report shift and daily production totals, records, and process documentation.
• Identify production delays and operational problems, and assist with corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Support manufacturing processes from raw materials through finished goods, including proper equipment and machinery operation, care, and maintenance.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate or recommend repairs, replacements, or other actions.
• Help evaluate and recommend improvements to work methods, procedures, standards, tooling, and equipment.
• Guide employees in understanding work instructions, engineering changes, and established procedures.
• Assist with employee training and qualification for assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor employee performance and promptly communicate performance, attendance, or employee-relations concerns to the Supervisor.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional working relationships.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and operational expectations as directed.
• Maintain communication with the Supervisor, other shifts, and supporting departments to support consistent information and shift transitions.
• Coordinate personnel and resources to meet production requirements and departmental objectives.
• Assume designated supervisory responsibilities during the Supervisor’s absence, as assigned.
• Ensure employees follow work instructions, engineering requirements, and standardized work procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable quality management requirements, including IATF 16949 or other applicable customer and company standards.
• Comply with applicable ISO 14001 requirements, company environmental policies, plant safety policies, EHS regulations, and safe work practices.
• Monitor processes for conformity with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in the assigned area and promote a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions and quality concerns.
• Maintain production records, process paperwork, inventory information, and other required documentation.
• Communicate production status, equipment concerns, staffing issues, and operational needs to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Support effective use of personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Accept additional assignments and responsibilities as needed to support team and business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) match, fully vested.
• Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Automobile purchase discounts from Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru, and others.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED