Supervisor Production 3rd Shift

JTEKT North America • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community. We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a 3rd shift Production Supervisor. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading a team to success? We’re seeking a hands-on Supervisor who can motivate, organize, and drive results. If you’re ready to take charge and help your team excel, this role is for you. If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast-paced, challenging work this is the career for you!

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish leadership role and promote team system
• Strong understanding and commitment to HS&E initiatives
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in supervision or business-related field preferred with 2 to 4 years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with lean production, continuous flow, Toyota Production Systems, and metal machining, fabrication or assembly in automotive related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations for Tier-1 Automotive production in a specific area of the facility.
• Assist in developing unit budgets and performance targets
• Execute production to achieve customer order / shipment requirements
• Support new program launches in the transition of process development to actual manufacturing capability
• Supervise and provide direction to reporting team leaders for all operations on responsible shift
• Build and support continuity and communications between shifts
• Support inventory reduction and cost improvement strategies
• Maintain positive employee relations and development
• Manage achievement of quality, quantity, and cost objectives
• Support ongoing safety initiatives and adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Provide leadership to team leaders in the execution of safety, quality, 5S, warranty reduction and achievement of delivery targets, also support all team leader development initiatives
• Ensure compliance to all quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain privacy of all PHI in accordance with HIPAA regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees