Supervisor - Load-Unload Department - D-Shift (6:30pm to 6:45am)

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor supervises technical leads and team members involved in production, assembly, fabrication, finishing or maintenance operations. The Supervisor plans and assigns work; implements policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. He/she will effectively balance quality, productivity, costs, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all assigned areas.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully complete all required job training
Associate Degree in business or engineering field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

Supervises all processes in the assigned area(s) to ensure safe and efficient operations as it relates to quality and productivity.
Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
Track absenteeism, timekeeping and Paid Time Off (PTO) of all members on their assigned shift.
Coordinates resources to address, troubleshoot and promptly resolve process related issues in order to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Responsible for the completion of required training and training records of all members of their assigned shift
Resolves employee issues through the proper channels, utilizing successful conflict resolution methods and fairly exercising the progressive disciplinary process as necessary.
Manages area performance measures, targets and objectives; provides regular progress reports; and facilitates continuous improvement through Kaizen activities, cross-departmental teams, special projects and initiatives, as assigned.
Works to ensure positive employee relations and work environment through effective communications; addresses employee concerns promptly, through the fair and consistent administration of company policies.
Provides employee coaching and development by coordinating the time and resources available to meet identified training needs and approved developmental opportunities.
Supports all safety initiatives; adheres to and enforces all safety policies; takes the lead in accident investigations for the assigned area(s); coordinates immediate responses to workplace injuries; and works closely with guards on matters of plant security. Performs accident investigations.
May assist with employment decisions and hiring recommendations working in conjunction with Human Resources and the Area Manager.
Works closely with other groups such as Quality and Production Planning to ensure proper inventory levels; and consistently meets customer quality and production demands.
Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance); MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader); and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, as needed.
Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials