PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

UACJ AUTOMOTIVE WHITEHALL INDUSTRIES INC•Paducah, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Requirements

General knowledge of mathematics and problem solving techniques.
General knowledge of lean manufacturing.
Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems (Plex preferred).
Computer skills utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
First-class interpersonal skills.
New Hire Orientation training.
Accident Reporting and Investigation training.
PLEX training.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Quality Systems, or other related technical areas.
2-3 years of previous experience in supervision leading workers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assign daily job tasks to production employees, cell technicians and material handlers.
Manage employees training, performance, scheduling of vacation and personal time, daily reporting of absenteeism, etc.
Ensures effective employee relations.
Provides employee coaching and development.
Makes employment decisions.
Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
Responsible for monitoring and/or implementing legal compliance measures as detailed in the employee handbook and related State and Federal laws.
Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
Works to continuously improve in all areas.
Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.
Monitor daily production schedule to insure shipping dates are achieved.
Works with QA, Engineering, Maintenance and Tool room with problem solving issues during Quality Alerts and other shop issues.
Maintain clean, safe and secure shop environment including reporting any work-related accidents and implementing corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
Ensure all quality standards and procedures are followed.
Additional duties as assigned by plant manager.