Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

IFA Rotorion•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting departmental safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals by training, motivating, and managing employees in a team-oriented production environment. The role requires a thorough understanding of plant operations, company policies, practices, and procedures, along with the ability to resolve issues collaboratively. The supervisor develops production and manpower plans based on forecasts, supports Lean Manufacturing practices, helps associates diagnose equipment malfunctions and eliminate recurring failures, and maintains production records while keeping management informed. The position also responds to customer concerns and adjusts schedules, equipment, or processes as appropriate to meet production targets. The supervisor develops associates through training, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and improvement plans. The role promotes employee involvement in continuous improvement, Kaizen events, and suggestion systems; maintains a safe and healthy work environment; and provides operation-specific safety and environmental training. The supervisor recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, product quality, and working conditions while operating within an assigned budget, and collaborates with customers, engineers, management, and colleagues to support company goals. All employees are expected to understand Rotorion North America’s commitment to ISO 14001. The job involves working in a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and operating a computer terminal. Physical requirements include frequent movement, standing and walking, bending and reaching, lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and over 40 pounds infrequently, and wearing a painting suit and/or respirator. The position may involve work with paints, solvents, and cleaners, and may require any shift and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and/or ISO 14001 requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal skills to train, motivate, and lead employees.
Ability to work any shift and/or flexible hours.
High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
Proven supervisory capabilities.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including walking and moving throughout the manufacturing facility, bending, reaching, twisting and stooping, lifting, and working at a computer terminal.
Ability to wear a painting suit and/or respirator and work with paints, solvents, and cleaners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-volume automotive supply requirements.
Familiarity with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications.
Experience with the SAP R/3 enterprise system.

Responsibilities

Develop production and manpower plans based on production forecasts.
Develop or assist with implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S, poka-yoke, visual management, and material flow.
Support associates in diagnosing equipment malfunctions to root causes and ensure corrective actions prevent repeat failures.
Maintain time and production records and inform management of progress, developments, and pending problems.
Respond to customer concerns and meet production targets by adjusting production schedules, equipment, or processes as appropriate.
Train and develop associates to build a motivated team that achieves business goals and objectives.
Encourage associate involvement in improvement activities, Kaizen events, the suggestion system, and open communication.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, follow established safety practices, and participate in safety committee meetings.
Educate employees in safe work practices and housekeeping requirements, and conduct operation-specific training that includes relevant environmental and safety information.
Coach, counsel, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Write timely, objective performance reviews and communicate results in one-on-one meetings.
Develop, implement, and participate in employee work improvement plans as appropriate.
Recommend and pursue continuous improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and employee performance standards while operating within the assigned budget.
Collaborate on special projects and assignments that support company goals and business objectives.
Interface with customers, engineers, and management to support company goals and objectives.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, and networking.