Plant Superintendent

Piston Automotive•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piston Automotive is seeking a Production Plant Superintendent for Second Shift. This position will be a Key member of the Plant Leadership Team with integral role in developing and continuously improving the culture. Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal, experience as a change agent, problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.) and ability to work with diverse team at all levels within the organization.
Intermediate skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
Experience leading 50+ people in an assembly operation.
Experience with ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts (Ford Production System, etc.), and knowledge of TS 16949 quality process.
Experience working in non-union and union environments.
Working in an automotive setting is required.

Responsibilities

Continuous improvement activity initiation and involvement.
Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of manpower and machines/equipment on the designated shift.
Supports verification of production schedule, reviewing of performance meters, communication with team (next level FLL).
Supports new product launch, manning and training requirements; change management.
Supports maintaining operations departmental budgets (maintenance, production, materials, etc. as appropriate).
Effective utilization of collective resources in manufacturing (i.e. materials, quality, maintenance, HR, corporate function).