CF-Production Superervisor-2nd

Great Dane•Terre Haute, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and manages trailer production activities in an assigned area, such as the Axle Department, Combo Start Line, or Sidewall line. The supervisor ensures the area meets its production schedule and that trailers are built in accordance with the Engineering drawings in the drawing package. The role oversees employee safety, production, and quality, and carries out supervisory responsibilities consistent with organizational policies and applicable laws. The Production Supervisor works with other supervisors, the Superintendent, Engineering, Production Management, and the ME/Maintenance Manager to resolve production, quality, safety, tooling, and scheduling issues. The role also manages direct reports’ timecards and supports employee training, performance management, and problem resolution.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Team Leader experience.
Graduate of the Team Leader Academy or a college degree.
Knowledge and/or skill in the processes for which the supervisor is responsible, including production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods, and plant-wide initiatives.
Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs, including Microsoft Office products.
Ability to perform the physical requirements listed in the job description.
Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively; must be self-directed and show initiative.
Emergency First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator certification is required; the company will provide it after hire.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–12 hours a day and perform the listed physical activities, including occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and maneuvering parts or assemblies up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company dress and safety policies.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
Manage and direct employee activities so production, quality, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Define weekly staffing plans based on production volume and prepare the line for a successful start of the next shift.
Manage team-created rework, defects, and scrap, and implement preventative measures.
Implement and follow up on Lean Manufacturing activities; perform safety observations; and define and review standard work with the ME department.
Update team training matrices and keep the area clean and organized using 5S principles.
Interview and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve grievances; and address complaints and problems.
Attend weekly safety meetings, communicate meeting topics to employees, ensure safety guidelines are followed, and discipline employees when necessary.
Attend weekly review meetings to compare Sales Order information with the Bill of Materials, identify discrepancies, and ensure resolution before production begins.
Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to address issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
Work with Engineering to resolve build-process issues that could affect product quality, safety, or performance.
Communicate with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to address tooling, quality, and safety concerns while maintaining the production schedule.
Manage direct reports’ timecards, including punches, approvals, and vacation submissions and approvals.
Perform other duties as assigned.