Production Supervisor - Paint

Stellantis • Warren, MI

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for team safety, building and training teams, allocating manpower, improving product quality, meeting throughput and cost targets, and supporting team morale. The selected candidate coordinates activities to achieve business metrics and implements Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with employees at all levels and across plant areas, from hourly represented employees to senior leadership.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plan is met; analyze issues with other roles; drive and implement continuous improvement activities; and sustain solutions within the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team in improving safety, and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the shift and use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performance.
• Analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritize quality issues, and guide Team Leaders.
• Allocate people appropriately on the line, manage absenteeism, and train and build teams.
• Use knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization to mobilize support groups and resources for problem-solving activities.
• Participate in and lead kaizen projects focused on safety, cost, quality, throughput improvements, and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED