Weld Assembly Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex N Gate•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports. Core Competencies Time ManagementCreative and Innovative ThinkingCoaching, Counseling and MotivationLean ManufacturingDevelopment and Continual LearningAnalytical and Problem Solving SkillsResearch and AnalysisDecision Making and JudgementFlexibility

Requirements

2-5 years’ related work experience
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labor Laws.
Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
Ability to seek a team approach.
Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in welding or assembly

Responsibilities

All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement.
Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications.
Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules. Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personal for optimization of manufacturing output. Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
Measures performance and quality.
Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.