2nd Shift Production Supervisor

American Rheinmetall•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com FLSA Status: Exempt Job Title: Production Supervisor Department: Production Shift: 2nd 4:30pm-3am Summary Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Quantity of Work The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Nice To Haves

Background in welding/fabricating and/or machining preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Resolves workplace issues/problems submitting unsettled grievances to the Operations Manager and/or Human Resources for resolution.
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
Oversees the daily operations of production departments including, but not limited to machining, assembly and/or welding, etc.
Conducts employee training on equipment operations or work and safety procedures
Works with other departments to drive continuous improvement efforts and reduce costs
Adjusts the production plan in time according to changes in the demand plan
Maintains production schedules in department to ensure timely delivery of customer products
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
Schedules personnel based on current workload and skill availability to best utilize skills and machines
Coordinates activities between shifts
Enforces the company policies regarding safety, quality, productivity and discipline
Resolves personnel problems by investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
Supports Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities.