Production Supervisor

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Fraser, MI

18d

About The Position

AAM / Dauch is seeking a Forging Production Supervisor to join our team in Fraser, MI. As a Production Supervisor, you will Interact with Area Managers, Team Leaders, and manufacturing associates to assess requirements, develop plans, and provide necessary materials and direction. Oversee the planning, scheduling, setup, and execution of production activities. Manage the distribution of materials required for production and maintain appropriate labor and material levels to meet daily production schedules. Lead production associates and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production, performance, equipment maintenance, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• 2+ years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive preferred).
• Strong mechanical apptitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production associate outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Maintain production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments.
• Complete production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems.
• Improve process workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; testing new methods.
• Record production by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries.
• Maintain process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and problems to next shift.
• Maintain working relationship with union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the (CBA).
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Contribute to production process and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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