Manufacturing Supervisor

Pridgeon & Clay Inc • Grand Rapids, MI

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Pridgeon and Clay, a leading independent manufacturer of automotive components, is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is crucial for monitoring, planning, and implementing production, quality, safety, and cost-saving initiatives. We are a company committed to diversity, quality products, and being a great corporate citizen. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a team-oriented environment that values your input and offers opportunities for growth, Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you.

Requirements

• Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree preferred)
• Experience leading teams in an industrial environment
• Experience with hiring process, performance appraisals, and disciplinary processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and collaboration skills
• Ability to perform projects with a high degree of detail
• Exceptional professional attributes including self-motivation, dependability, and confidentiality
• Ability to build effective work relationships
• Responsible for owning a set of approved calipers and micrometers
• An excellent work record, including attendance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the automotive industry
• Experience problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why methods
• Scheduling and workforce planning, especially with workforce fluctuations
• Experience with quality metrics, manufacturing metrics, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production to ensure shipping requirements and production rates are met.
• Facilitate productivity improvements and lead operator communication.
• Participate in manpower planning and propose solutions for workforce fluctuations.
• Communicate and achieve manufacturing key metrics including run time attainment, equipment setup, internal PPM, cost of quality (COQ), safety, quality, PPAP, on-time delivery, premium freight, past due, inventory control, and Kan Ban attainment.
• Track and control supplies, overtime, scrap, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage QRQC and Scrap Market areas, ensuring disposition of rejected/reworked parts within 24 hours.
• Overlap with other shifts daily to ensure efficient transition.
• Be responsive to company phone calls and return calls timely.
• Ensure all documentation is timely and accurately completed by the production team.
• Monitor production perishables and develop lean methods for replenishment.
• Achieve all quality-related goals, including PPAP, COQ, FTQ, error-proofing, PPM, and adherence to control plans.
• Maintain responsibility for process conformance results via weekly line side/layered audits.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve metric goals.
• Lead the development of successful action plans using prescribed problem-solving methods to achieve permanent corrective actions and eliminate non-conformances.
• Initiate and participate in 8D or 5 Why teams.
• Ensure a safe environment by reporting safety concerns, enforcing PPE usage, and identifying potential safety issues.
• Ensure accident reports are turned in promptly and accurately.
• Drive and participate in company-wide lean initiatives and continuous improvement events.
• Schedule, review, and approve team member schedules daily.
• Drive team suggestions and implementation of ideas to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Complete and present annual performance appraisals for direct report employees.
• Identify team member strengths and challenges to attain team goals and enhance well-being.
• Provide consistent feedback to employees regarding job performance and goal accomplishment.
• Administer discipline actions fairly.
• Participate with Human Resources in hiring and/or terminating employees.
• Have an active role in the development and implementation of departmental standards.
• Prepare and return documents, and supply co-workers with needed information.
• Lead efforts to enhance team communication.
• Participate in strategic planning for the area of responsibility.
• Oversee on-the-job training efforts.
• Enter/address employee suggestions via the Employee Suggestion Bright Ideas Program.
• Notify teammates of technical and training opportunities.
• Exhibit appropriate attendance habits.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback to co-workers and management.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO, TS16949, and safety regulations.
• Maintain company values daily.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Premium medical and prescription coverage starting at just $5.00 per week for employee coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safe, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to participate in shaping the success of the organization
• Positive work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth

What This Job Offers

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