Production Supervisor

ADVICS North America, Inc.•LaGrange, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate the manufacture of high quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner; keeping in mind the needs of the company, our customers, our employees, and our community.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Supervision experience, including employee retention, performance review, and discipline.
Experience in employee training and development.
Experience in measurement of performance goals and standards.
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
Problem analysis and resolution skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong team player.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in business or leadership.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe work environment and safe work activity of all SAFA employees as well as contract employees.
Ensure an environmentally safe plant for our employees and the community.
Ensure quality pads are produced according to approved Manufacturing Standards and Quality standards.
Drive quality and process improvements in the manufacturing area by identifying deficiencies and proposing solutions.
Manage production levels and efficiency by ensuring proper staffing, scheduling support, reporting shift performance, and reporting stoppages.
Train manufacturing employees, including assigning trainers, checking training status, following up, and signing off on training completion.
Oversee and report scrap, evaluating scrap, identifying root causes, and ensuring accurate reporting.
Ensure upkeep of machinery, equipment, and the manufacturing facility through scheduled 5S activities and proper cleaning during Preventative Maintenance.
Coordinate cleaning activities in respective areas to ensure they are free from hazards.
Assist Lead Operators in troubleshooting and production matters to reduce downtime and maintain product flow.
Assist Managers and Engineers in trials and production matters by ensuring proper manpower levels.
Evaluate maintenance priority and needs during shifts and communicate them to maintenance.
Complete Supervisor Patrols to check each area of the plant.
Notify Management immediately on issues that arise, including employee, scrap, and production issues.
Conduct daily communication, including holding meetings with Lead Operators and maintaining a log of meeting minutes.