Senior Production Supervisor

Ford • Brook Park, OH

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About The Position

The Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are: Resilient Detail oriented Ambitious Demonstrate high integrity Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts Drive to exceed personal, team, Company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams Must be able to lead the team of Process Coaches and hourly personnel and give them directions on managing the business and meeting the Company Metrics. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of professional experience with supervision in a manufacturing or production automotive environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain
• Safety and MPL experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Drive to exceed personal, team, Company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams
• Must be able to lead the team of Process Coaches and hourly personnel and give them directions on managing the business and meeting the Company Metrics.
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees