3rd Shift Production Supervisor

POSITION TITLE:                                    Production Supervisor 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:               Plant Manager

PAY STRUCTURE:                                   Hourly

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:              Provide direction and management support to all production areas to achieve plant performance objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead day-to-day production operations, meeting or exceeding KPIs for the plant, departments and individuals, including completing assigned tasks and project work in an efficient, timely manner 
• Continually develop the culture within the facility focusing on employee safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork
• Coach, motivate, engage, and hold accountable employees in all aspects of operations to support the culture, execute appropriate strategies in areas such as retention, performance management, and employee development
• Urgently communicate and resolve all quality and production issues with appropriate department leadership and team members; proactively communicate the information to plant manager along with resolution plan
• Monitor and improve operation costs and production processes by determining and implementing cost reduction and lean initiatives
• Plan, create, and distribute production schedule 
• Balance safety, quality, costs, and production efficiency while meeting customer demands
• Manage and evaluate resources to ensure maximum productivity and minimal downtime
• Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure standardization in production processes
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to direct reports and all production associates while supporting the values and aspirations of the company
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or quality
• Assess risks and recommend operational changes as needed to resolve production and associate issues
• Fully participate in and support Corvac’s Environmental Management Systems
• Fully participate in and support Corvac’s Quality Management System.

Note: Through key management, decision making, and constant interaction within the organization, this position has a direct impact on the Quality Management System

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:      

• Operating knowledge of the equipment and related processes
• Basic financial acumen
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer, including Microsoft Office, email, and various software systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, with high integrity, strict confidentiality and strong work ethic
• 5+ years of leadership with 2+ years in a supervisory/management capacity in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operations
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to coach and mentor associates on a one-on-one basis, as well as a team setting
• Proven ability in production planning and process management required 
• Self-driven with ability to deal with and solve complex issues required

The following are some of the tools and/or products that may be required to perform the above-mentioned duties:

• Leader Standard Work
• Computer
• Microsoft Office Products
• Various software programs
• Various hand and power tools 
• Tape measure
• Office equipment
• Gloves
• Safety Equipment
• Forklift