Plant Superintendent

Lear Corporation • Selma, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Superintendent is responsible for the production department of their assigned shift at Lear Selma Plant. Incumbents in this classification are primarily responsible for coordinating all activities related to the planning, directing, and overseeing of the production process and for analyzing the plant’s personnel and capital resources to select the best way of meeting the production goals, reducing costs wherever possible, and ensuring products are produced on time and correctly meeting all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications. Plans and directs, through subordinate levels of supervision, activities required to support production operations in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responsibility includes, but is not limited to, quality, production, safety and cost control.

Requirements

• Good understanding of seat manufacturing and systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located

Nice To Haves

• 4 year degree and/or related experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising a unit engaged in some segment of seat assembly.
• Help train new supervisors in the development and application of supervisory techniques and the use of equipment, and assist in the resolution of more complex work problems.
• Plan and organize work, checking procedures and equipment to insure conformance to operation description sheets and compliance with established priorities and schedules.
• Make work assignments to employees assist and instruct them in proper assembly methods and procedures.
• Maintain production records and related paperwork.
• Investigate work problems, take necessary action to eliminate production delays, and recommend new procedures and equipment to improve quality or reduce costs.
• Oversee that equipment in unit is properly used and cared for, requesting repair or replacement.
• Explain company policies and regulations to subordinates, maintain effective personnel relationships, and recommend changes in employee status.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager