Molding Supervisor

Stoneridge•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team. Job Summary: The Molding Supervisor is responsible for auditing work processes and ensuring the safety, quality, and timely completion of all activities of their teams, while guiding, developing, and mentoring front line leaders in the continuous improvement of their job performance and skill sets. The Molding Supervisor should proactively pursue the vision established for the area and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Essential Job Functions: Utilize proven assembly practices and SRI operational system disciplines to: Comprehend company policies and develop them into the working environment Control production levels by maintaining molding schedule board Communicate management information effectively to all levels of the department. Develop close working relationships with cross functional teams to improve Molding Support Maintenance and Mold Repair within the department to achieve PMs on time Resolve problems with production and human relations professionally in a timely manner. Constantly stive to improve the labor efficiency of all jobs and maintain accurate time keeping for the department. Develop and improve “visual control” to improve employee understanding Foster a culture of development through cross training and accountability Lead and support teams in to eliminate waste in our processes. (startups, C/O, scrap) Act as a mentor for all employees. Work with other supervisors to develop and maintain high levels of communication Provide information to teams through SMQDC (Safety, Morale, Quality, Delivery, &, Cost) for analysis and team planning and challenge team members to develop improvement initiatives through the following activities: Safety Immediately respond to all safety issues and concerns Daily audit and immediately respond to PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements. Act as a role model for PPE rule adherence Coach and counsel team towards achieving Safety goals and targets Track and report status of safety initiatives and support follow-up Conduct weekly safety audit walk-through with the Team Leader Support Team Leader in completing the monthly Safety Talk Support training needs of team members Quality Track and report daily quality performance to team Communicate weekly Quality Indicators to team and Team Leader Challenge team members to attain highest possible quality standards Master the quality requirements of every job on team (checking parts, quality check routes, etc.) Enable Practical Problem-Solving Process and support initiatives to solve/prevent quality defects Complete audits with team leader (LPA, 5S, cycle times etc.) Lead and support Standardized Work initiatives Motivate team to develop Error/Mistake Proofing Initiatives Delivery Promote and Support throughput improvements Communicate daily customer requirements and track/report daily delivery requirements Provide needed resources and support for Line Balancing and Workstation Optimization initiatives Monitor and track machine cycle times. Daily audit and tracking of performance requirements. Support team in rapid and effective root-cause identification and problem solving. Cost : Track and report cost goals and targets to team (OME, Scrap, tooling, overtime) and support/challenge development of team cost-saving initiatives. Empower team to identify and eliminate waste. Morale : Issue and comply with consistent discipline. Review and reconcile daily overtime. Develop and maintain training matrix. Ensure Operator Training Checklist is completed and returned to HR for record retention. Enable team to hold team meetings. Encourage and support implementation of employee suggestion submissions Recognize team members for initiatives Other functions and responsibilities: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

Effective communication skills
Proficient with MS Office products
Safety system competency
Minimum Education required: Associate degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
2 years of previous leadership or supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Comprehend company policies and develop them into the working environment
Control production levels by maintaining molding schedule board
Communicate management information effectively to all levels of the department.
Develop close working relationships with cross functional teams to improve Molding Support Maintenance and Mold Repair within the department to achieve PMs on time
Resolve problems with production and human relations professionally in a timely manner.
Constantly stive to improve the labor efficiency of all jobs and maintain accurate time keeping for the department.
Develop and improve “visual control” to improve employee understanding
Foster a culture of development through cross training and accountability
Lead and support teams in to eliminate waste in our processes. (startups, C/O, scrap)
Act as a mentor for all employees.
Work with other supervisors to develop and maintain high levels of communication
Provide information to teams through SMQDC (Safety, Morale, Quality, Delivery, &, Cost) for analysis and team planning and challenge team members to develop improvement initiatives through the following activities:
Immediately respond to all safety issues and concerns
Daily audit and immediately respond to PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements.
Act as a role model for PPE rule adherence
Coach and counsel team towards achieving Safety goals and targets
Track and report status of safety initiatives and support follow-up
Conduct weekly safety audit walk-through with the Team Leader
Support Team Leader in completing the monthly Safety Talk
Support training needs of team members
Track and report daily quality performance to team
Communicate weekly Quality Indicators to team and Team Leader
Challenge team members to attain highest possible quality standards
Master the quality requirements of every job on team (checking parts, quality check routes, etc.)
Enable Practical Problem-Solving Process and support initiatives to solve/prevent quality defects
Complete audits with team leader (LPA, 5S, cycle times etc.)
Lead and support Standardized Work initiatives
Motivate team to develop Error/Mistake Proofing Initiatives
Promote and Support throughput improvements
Communicate daily customer requirements and track/report daily delivery requirements
Provide needed resources and support for Line Balancing and Workstation Optimization initiatives
Monitor and track machine cycle times.
Daily audit and tracking of performance requirements.
Support team in rapid and effective root-cause identification and problem solving.
Track and report cost goals and targets to team (OME, Scrap, tooling, overtime) and support/challenge development of team cost-saving initiatives.
Empower team to identify and eliminate waste.
Issue and comply with consistent discipline.
Review and reconcile daily overtime.
Develop and maintain training matrix.
Ensure Operator Training Checklist is completed and returned to HR for record retention.
Enable team to hold team meetings.
Encourage and support implementation of employee suggestion submissions
Recognize team members for initiatives