Shift Supervisor

Akwel Cadillac USA IncCherry Grove Township, MI
Onsite

About The Position

JOIN AKWEL AND BE PART OF OUR ADVENTURE IN A FAMILY-RUN, INDEPENDENT GROUP WITH A LONG-TERM VISION. A FIRST-CLASS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS MANUFACTURER SPECIALIZING IN FLUID MANAGEMENT, MECHANISMS, AND STRUCTURAL PARTS, AKWEL OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE IN APPLYING AND PROCESSING MATERIALS (PLASTICS, RUBBER, METAL) AND MECHATRONIC INTEGRATION. WE ARE SEEKING A PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR FOR THE 2ND SHIFT AT OUR CADILLAC PLANT. THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITION.

Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • 3 to 5 years of supervisory / managerial experience to include responsibility for hiring, training/coaching, safety, & performance management and appraisals of 10-18 subordinate employees in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to supervise, strong interpersonal and communication skills, spirit of leadership, ability to suggest new ideas.
  • Able to take initiative and handle unexpected situations, analytical and able to summarize data.
  • Able to mobilize the appropriate human resources based on production schedules and employee skills levels.
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing / Assembly Equipment
  • Has a duty to preserve secrecy and confidentiality with respect to all the systems and data to which he can be granted access, within the normal framework of his function.
  • She/he is constantly interacting with personnel on administrative matters within her/his scope of expertise.
  • She/he may have to liaise with external parties (customers, suppliers, service providers) as appropriate within her/his scope of duties.
  • She/he is authorized to sign documents prepared by the Unit Manager.

Nice To Haves

  • Bi-lingual Spanish speaking
  • Process capability
  • SPC
  • computer tools such as Excel and SAP
  • Prior Forklift License
  • LOTO Familiarity
  • First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

  • Supervises 10-18 manufacturing operators and support team members.
  • Ensures the proper functioning of the production line in terms of quality and quantity.
  • Continuously organizes and optimizes production in terms of Quality, Costs and Deadlines; to this end, participates in all Lean Manufacturing, Kanban initiatives to increase productivity and decrease scrap.
  • Manages activity charts and monitors the performance of the production lines.
  • Assigns Operators based on their skills and versatility according to the production schedule while adhering to customer requirements.
  • Manages the employees reporting to him or her (training needs assessment, evaluations, recruitment, absence management, etc.).
  • Ensures Product is made to defined quality standards; Organizes daily production line QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) meetings to respond to the needs identified and encourage continuous improvement of the team.
  • Participates in quality events by implementing the necessary verification measures and introducing the appropriate problem-solving method (8D).
  • Ensures verification during the manufacturing process according to the monitoring plan.
  • Ensures the application of the identification and traceability measures during manufacturing.
  • Handles machine breakdowns by ensuring interventions by technicians as quickly as possible (technicians assigned to the line or maintenance technicians) and reassigning the personnel or if necessary.
  • Makes sure that all breakdowns are tracked on the appropriate documents/systems.
  • Guarantees the application of workstation cleanliness and 5S Standards & Environmental rules.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
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