Production Supervisor

Magna International•Spring Hill, TN

11d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overall production output in an assigned area, ensuring employees perform their duties and comply with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures. The role supervises technicians, forklift operators, material handlers, general production workers, and other department employees. It supports employee relations, training, performance management, attendance and scheduling, technical functions, production reporting, and a safe, positive work environment. The supervisor also helps lead task forces, launch teams, and safety and quality 8D teams, and contributes to process improvements and cost reductions.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
Good problem-solving, planning, and scheduling skills.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime on short notice, or alternate shifts as required.
Good math and computer skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to make timely decisions and remain calm in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to make group presentations.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet the physical demands defined by current production requirements and the job function evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a related manufacturing process.
Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure overall production output in the assigned area and that employees perform their assigned duties.
Maintain positive employee relations, follow up on employee concerns and suggestions, resolve conflicts, and interpret and administer employee-related policies.
Promote and support the Open Door Policy.
Motivate direct reports to achieve high quality and productivity.
Ensure direct reports comply with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures; perform audits as required.
Ensure employees receive necessary training and are informed of changes and new requirements.
Coach and counsel employees in accordance with company policies.
Conduct timely performance appraisals and apply disciplinary actions as necessary, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
Maintain attendance records, approve time sheets, and approve vacation schedules.
Provide technical support to department employees.
Contribute to a healthy, positive, and safe work environment; promote clean and safe work areas.
Maintain and complete required production reporting and activity documentation.
Conduct department meetings and maintain meeting documentation.
Complete daily EOS reports and document communications for the next shift.
Review equipment readiness, material supply conditions, and other assigned activities at the end of the shift.
Lead or assist task forces, launch teams, and safety and quality 8D teams.
Implement departmental lateral moves, postings, layoffs, and recalls as needed.
Submit and implement cost-reduction ideas and innovations, and encourage direct reports to participate.
Complete maintenance work orders and purchase orders.
Write department procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Benefits

Customizable insurance plans starting at 30 days.
Medical and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with three medical plans.
Dental insurance through Delta Dental, with two plans.
Vision insurance through VSP, with two plans.
401(k) with matching after 6 months.
Paid parental leave.
FSA/HSA.
Company-paid life insurance.
Free employee and family assistance programs (EFAP).
Paid time off.
13 paid holidays.
On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
Magna Family Scholarship.
Tuition reimbursement.
Service Award Programs.
Disaster Assistance Program.
Profit Participation Program after 2 years.