Continuous Supervisor - C Shift Nights (12 hours - 4 on / 4 off)

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

About The Position

The Supervisor oversees technical leads and team members involved in production, assembly, fabrication, finishing, or maintenance operations. The role plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. The Supervisor balances quality, productivity, costs, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in assigned areas. The Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for the assigned areas and works to maintain safe, efficient operations, meet customer quality and production demands, resolve employee and process issues, and support training and continuous improvement. This position is for C Shift nights on a 12-hour, four-on/four-off schedule and reports to the Area Manager.

Requirements

Successfully complete all required job training.
Associate degree in business or an engineering field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrate the required competencies: customer focus; development of subordinates; integrity and accountability; respect and humility; teamwork; communication; decision-making and problem-solving; dependability and self-management; interpersonal skills; motivation and commitment; and safety and environmental awareness and compliance.
Wear safety shoes while on NGK property and comply with safety requirements, including designated-area or prescribed-condition hearing, head, and eye protection; safety glasses or goggles may be required for certain duties.

Responsibilities

Supervise processes in assigned areas to ensure safe and efficient operations and meet quality and productivity expectations.
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale, and pursue continuous improvement.
Track absenteeism, timekeeping, and paid time off for shift members.
Coordinate resources to troubleshoot and promptly resolve process issues, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Ensure required training is completed and training records are maintained for shift members.
Resolve employee issues through appropriate channels, using conflict resolution and progressive discipline fairly as needed.
Manage area performance measures, targets, and objectives; provide progress reports; and facilitate improvement through Kaizen activities, cross-departmental teams, special projects, and initiatives.
Promote positive employee relations and a constructive work environment through effective communication and fair, consistent administration of company policies.
Coach and develop employees by coordinating resources and time for training needs and approved development opportunities.
Support and enforce safety initiatives and policies; lead accident investigations; coordinate immediate responses to workplace injuries; and work with guards on plant security.
May assist with employment decisions and hiring recommendations in conjunction with Human Resources and the Area Manager.
Coordinate with groups such as Quality and Production Planning to ensure appropriate inventory levels and meet customer quality and production demands.
Participate in preventive maintenance, Machine Maintenance Operator Leader, and Global 5S activities as needed.
Follow Environmental Management System procedures, including disposal of waste and used materials.