Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

IFA Rotorion•Summerville, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting departmental safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals by training, motivating, and managing employees in a team-oriented production environment. The role requires a thorough understanding of plant operations and company policies, practices, and procedures, as well as the ability to resolve issues collaboratively. The supervisor develops production and manpower plans based on forecasts, supports Lean Manufacturing practices, and helps associates diagnose equipment malfunctions and address root causes. The role maintains production and time records, communicates progress and issues to management, responds to customer concerns, and makes appropriate production schedule, equipment, or process adjustments to meet targets. It also develops associates, promotes employee participation in improvement activities, maintains a safe and healthy workplace, and provides operation-specific training that includes relevant environmental and safety information. Additional responsibilities include coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees in accordance with company policies; preparing timely performance reviews; participating in employee improvement plans; recommending changes to improve production methods, equipment, quality, and efficiency within budget; supporting special projects and company objectives; and maintaining professional and technical knowledge. Employees are expected to understand Rotorion North America’s commitment to ISO 14001.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and/or ISO 14001 requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills to train, motivate, and lead employees.
Ability to work any shift and/or flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
High energy and enthusiasm.
Strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
Proven supervisory capabilities.
Experience with high-volume automotive supply requirements.
Familiarity with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications.
Knowledge of the SAP R/3 enterprise system.
Ability to walk or move about a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility 100% of the time and stand, walk, or move about the specific work area 90% of the time.
Ability to bend, reach, twist, or stoop 70% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently (40% of the time) and over 40 pounds infrequently (15% of the time).
Ability to work at a computer terminal 80% of the time; sitting at a workstation is listed as 0% of the time.
Vision sufficient to analyze and process work and to work at computer terminals and machine centers.
Hearing sufficient for safety and communication with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to wear a painting suit and/or respirator and work with paints, solvents, and cleaners.

Responsibilities

Develop production and manpower plans based on production forecasts.
Develop or assist with implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S, poka-yoke, visual management, and material flow.
Support associates in diagnosing equipment malfunctions to root cause and ensure corrective actions prevent repeat failures.
Maintain time and production records and keep management informed of progress, developments, and pending problems.
Respond to customer concerns and adjust production schedules, equipment, or processes to meet production targets.
Train and develop associates to build a motivated, successful team that achieves business goals.
Encourage associate involvement in improvement activities, Kaizen events, the suggestion system, and open communication.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, follow established safety practices, and participate in safety committee meetings.
Educate employees on safe work practices and housekeeping requirements.
Coach, counsel, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Write timely, objective performance reviews and discuss results in one-on-one meetings.
Develop, implement, and participate in employee work improvement plans as appropriate.
Recommend measures and changes to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, efficiency, and worker performance while operating within budget.
Collaborate on special projects and assignments supporting company goals and business objectives.
Interface with customers, engineers, and management to support company goals and objectives.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, and personal networks.
Conduct operation-specific training that includes relevant environmental and safety information.
Understand Rotorion North America’s commitment to ISO 14001.