Production Shift Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Indiana Automotive Fasteners Careers•Greenfield, IN

12h

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor supports the Heat Treatment Area Leader and department Team Members in achieving departmental and company goals. The role leads the department with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in mind and serves as an example for other employees. The supervisor supports training and cross-training, coordinates daily work, communicates expectations, resolves abnormal conditions, and promotes continuous improvement through the Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM), and Kaizen activities. The position also oversees safety and quality practices, area performance, the Floor Management System, and compliance with established standards. The supervisor may step into production assignments as needed, act as an interim leader during a Section Manager’s short-term absence, participate in hiring, and complete other assignments as directed by IAF leadership. The position is scheduled for second shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturday or weekend overtime. The shift may need to be extended by 30 minutes at each end. Indiana Automotive Fasteners operates 24/7 with multiple production shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting after training with minimal direction.
Ability to recognize bottlenecks and adjust plans or manpower as needed.
Ability to read and understand Kanban and match Kanban to parts.
Ability to use calipers to measure parts.
Ability to use hand tools and understand and perform required techniques.
Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, quality specifications, and engineering specifications.
Familiarity with industrial equipment and mechanical tools.
Ability to read the production schedule and locate work instructions or reference documents.
Proficiency working in a Windows computer environment, including Excel; Microsoft Office Suite programs are regularly used to communicate and gather information.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively toward solutions with cross-functional input.
Safety awareness, quality focus, adaptability, organization, self-motivation, and an orientation toward teamwork and continuous improvement.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals or documentation, and present information effectively to groups and respond to questions.
Fluent in English.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability and willingness to perform varied duties and extend the shift by 30 minutes at each end.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, bending, lifting, or twisting; occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Five or more years of experience preferred.
Japanese as a second language is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of all jobs within the department.
Promote and support the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM).
Coordinate effective training for new Team Members and develop cross-training plans for area and process coverage.
Serve as the first point of contact for department Team Members, providing support and communication.
Facilitate the department Start of Shift Meeting, deliver the SQDC message, and communicate expectations.
Plan department work assignments and assign daily tasks.
Establish priorities and sequences to promote 100% on-time customer delivery.
Ensure each process sends only conforming product or parts to the next process.
Improve work instructions and procedures.
Determine root causes and countermeasures for nonconformances, machine or tool problems, process problems, abnormal conditions, and other matters suited to Kaizen or continuous improvement.
Manage the Floor Management System, including developing, communicating, and posting results.
Provide HazMat training and compliance support for applicable areas.
Support development and execution of the area's function action plan.
Conduct shift transition with the oncoming or off-going Area Leader.
Step into production assignments as needed to provide relief for absence or emergency.
Manage abnormal conditions by communicating, analyzing, and resolving issues.
Lead Area 4S+ and enforce established standards.
Communicate and report safety matters and enforce team compliance, including accident investigation and countermeasures, protective equipment, on-the-job protection, OSHA requirements, and emergency action plans.
Facilitate quality by auditing and ensuring work instructions are complete and accurate and standard work is followed.
Manage area and Team Member performance, communicating promptly with the Section Manager.
Complete non-routine projects or assignments, participate in Kaizen events, and help lead improvement processes.
Act as an interim leader during a Section Manager’s short-term absence.
Participate in hiring new Team Members and contribute to hiring decisions.
Complete other assignments as deemed necessary by IAF leadership.