LDM Supervisor
About The Position
McGard is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to provide direct supervision and leadership to shift operations. The role plans, organizes, and directs resources, including labor and materials, to affect plant operating metrics and support the timely production of quality products. The supervisor coaches and develops hourly associates, helps resolve manufacturing and assembly problems, coordinates with other shifts and departments, and supports continuous improvement. The position also includes employee performance and attendance oversight, training, emergency coordination, and building opening or closing responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree and at least 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment, or at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to travel and work throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain smooth and timely plant production and ensure quality products move to the next operation and customer.
- Coach, develop, and support hourly associates.
- Review and reinforce individual work records, safety, workmanship, attendance, and production; help lead people promote continuous improvement in productivity, cost, and setup times.
- Help solve problems in manufacturing and assembly operations and work directly with employees on day-to-day issues.
- Reassign personnel as needed and motivate employees through effective communication.
- Communicate shift needs and concerns with the Production Manager and other Supervisors, including staffing and machine-hour requirements.
- Respond to and investigate manufacturing defects and take appropriate corrective action.
- Monitor production rates and assist employees when problems arise.
- Ensure operations have received adequate training and employees understand their duties.
- Coordinate with the Tool Room and Maintenance on emergencies and reassign personnel when needed.
- Serve as Plant Emergency Coordinator for the shift.
- Coordinate improvements in setup and cycle times.
- Submit annual performance reviews for the supervisor's area of responsibility for review with the Production Manager.
- Maintain good employee relations and ensure adherence to labor contract provisions and Company policies.
- Authorize verbal warnings with notification to the Production Manager and authorize further disciplinary action with immediate notification to the Production Manager.
- Review and verify hours in the time and attendance system; authorize vacation and personal days.
- Open or close the building and alarms as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 10 company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary annual profit sharing.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- Flexible working schedule, including “9-80’s” and flex time.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- Supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
