Production Supervisor

Hendrickson•Lebanon, KY

25d

About The Position

Supporting the Production Manager in the areas of leadership and supervision of hourly personnel, managing daily production of parts and schedules, promoting safety, quality, 5S and continuous improvement efforts for the facility.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in a supervisor role conducting performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary activities
Must possess the ability to effectively direct, motivate and coordinate all activities associated with the manufacturing processes preferably in a Tier I Automotive environment
Professionalism and integrity to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization
PC skills necessary
Familiarity with the 7 Quality tools (APQP, SPC, 8D, etc.)

Nice To Haves

MRP working knowledge (preferred)
TS16949 experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide the leadership and the discipline to assure consistent application of the company rules and procedures.
Plan, organize and develop company resources to efficiently meet or exceed the annual success sharing goals and objectives and on-time shipments of product to customers
Ensure all company quality standards are adhered to and that substandard products do not reach customers
Manage the production of parts to meet or exceed customer/design specifications to be at or below planned customer concern and scrap levels
Assist the Production Manager in the development and implementation of procedures required to perform daily activities (Work Instructions, TS16949 manuals, OJT training forms, etc)
Participate in Manufacturing Excellence initiatives using problem solving teams, utilizing 8D and continuous improvement methodologies, to identify root cause and corrective actions to correct quality related issues and improvement of plant productivity
Manage the daily production of parts according to the production schedules (schedule compliance) to minimize past due orders and maximize on time delivery
Supervise the maintenance of a safe, clean, and secure work environment for employees ensuring safety devices are in use and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn
Report all accidents/near misses to the Production Manager and/or Human Resources Manager within 24 hours. Participate in the completion of the accident investigation/report and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Participate in Safety Programs (Safety Committee Meetings, Safety Audits, Safety Excellence initiatives) promoting safety awareness to create a positive safety culture
Coordinate machine operation training and cross training to hourly personnel to validate their ability and qualifications to perform work safely and at expected levels
Administer company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
Apply Lean concepts to improve production processes
Maintain 5S initiatives within production area responsibilities by maintaining 6S maps and audits on a routine basis
Maintain and update TS16949 manuals at each work center
Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensure compliance to the employee handbook, etc.