Production Supervisor

Adient•West Point, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production team members and directs their daily activities in accordance with organizational policies, applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements when applicable, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policies, and other production-related programs and procedures. The supervisor addresses employee performance and behavior as appropriate. The role oversees production operations within the assigned area, ensuring compliance with methods, quality and production standards, safety regulations, and efficient equipment operation. It plans and schedules manufacturing activities based on production orders, coordinates priorities and sequences, and works to meet product specifications and exceed customer expectations. The Production Supervisor reviews production and operating reports, resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues, inspects equipment, and compiles and maintains production data. The role also develops or revises standard operating practices, monitors compliance, promotes safe and orderly working conditions, and provides employee orientation, on-the-job equipment training, coaching, and counseling. The supervisor adheres to and promotes all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. The position is based at the West Point Facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise production team members, direct their daily activities, and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Follow applicable collective bargaining agreements, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policies, and other relevant plant programs and procedures.
Take appropriate action to address employee performance and behavior.
Supervise production operations to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient equipment operation.
Review production orders and use product types, quantities, and specifications to plan department operations.
Plan production operations, establish manufacturing priorities and sequences, prepare operational schedules, and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet production and quality specifications and exceed customer expectations.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance.
Establish and maintain safety and housekeeping practices, communicate expected practices and cleanliness levels, and ensure adherence through inspection and investigation.
Orient and train employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Provide counseling, coaching, and training to team members to build a qualified, quality-conscious workforce.
Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.