Production Supervisor

Indiana Automotive Fasteners Careers•Greenfield, IN

24d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports department Team Members in achieving departmental and company goals and serves as an example for other employees. The role leads the department with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in mind and promotes the Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement. The supervisor coordinates new Team Member training and cross-training, serves as the team’s first point of contact, leads start-of-shift meetings, plans work assignments, and sets priorities to support on-time delivery and conforming product. The role manages department performance, abnormal conditions, safety and quality activities, and the Floor Management System; supports improvement plans and Kaizen activities; and may perform production work or serve as an interim leader when needed. The position works on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with some Saturday or weekend overtime. Indiana Automotive Fasteners operates around the clock with multiple production shifts. The role requires extending the shift by 30 minutes on each end.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting with minimal direction after training.
Ability to recognize bottlenecks and adjust plans or manpower as needed.
Ability to read and understand Kanban and match Kanban to parts.
Ability to use calipers to measure parts.
Ability to use hand tools and perform required techniques.
Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, quality specifications, and engineering specifications.
Familiarity with industrial equipment and mechanical tools.
Ability to read the production schedule.
Proficiency working in a Windows computer environment and in Excel; ability to look up work instructions or reference documents.
Ability to take initiative; safety awareness; quality focus; collaborative teamwork; adaptability and willingness to perform varied duties; continuous-improvement orientation; organization; and self-motivation.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure documentation; present information and respond to questions from groups.
Fluency in English.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Willingness to work collaboratively toward solutions with cross-functional team input.
Ability to extend the shift by 30 minutes on each end.
Ability to talk or hear regularly; stand, walk, bend, lift, or twist frequently; stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally; and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Five or more years of experience preferred.
Japanese as a second language.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of all jobs within the department.
Promote and champion the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM).
Coordinate effective training for new Team Members and develop cross-training plans to ensure area and process coverage.
Serve as the first point of contact for department Team Members and provide support and communication.
Facilitate department start-of-shift meetings, communicate SQDC messages, and set expectations.
Plan department work assignments and assign daily tasks.
Establish priorities and sequences to promote 100% on-time customer delivery.
Ensure each process sends only conforming product or parts to the next process, supporting TPS and minimum inventories.
Improve work instructions and procedures.
Determine root causes and countermeasures for nonconforming products, machine or tool issues, process problems, abnormal conditions, and other matters that benefit from Kaizen or continual improvement.
Manage the Floor Management System, including developing, communicating, and posting results.
Provide HazMat training and compliance in applicable areas.
Support development and execution of the area's function action plan.
Coordinate shift transition with the oncoming or off-going Area Leader.
Step into production assignments as needed to cover absences or emergencies.
Manage abnormal conditions by communicating, analyzing, and resolving issues.
Lead Area 4S+ and enforce compliance with established standards.
Communicate and report safety matters and enforce team compliance, including accident investigations and countermeasures, protective equipment, job protection, OSHA requirements, and emergency action plans.
Facilitate quality by auditing work instructions for completeness and accuracy and ensuring standard work is followed.
Manage area and Team Member performance and promptly communicate with the section manager.
Complete non-routine projects or assignments, including participating in Kaizen events and helping lead improvement processes.
Act as interim leader during a Section Manager’s short-term absence.
Participate in hiring new Team Members and in hiring decisions.
Complete other assignments as directed by IAF leadership.