Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Reports to the Manufacturing Assistant Manager. Responsible for directing Production Group Leaders in production processes. Establish and advance Associate skills and teamwork through training and education. Promote Associate relations and satisfactorily resolve Associate performance issues and concerns through good open communications. Implement and advance SRK-OH philosophy and uphold its rules, regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner. Establish and maintain a stable production process through 5S, standardization, visual control, lean manufacturing and Kaizen to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity through the use of the CA-PDCA cycle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise the activities of the assigned departmental Team Leaders

Direct Team Leaders with respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates

Stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity of Team Leaders and Associates

Manage production and schedules using assigned loops and WIP kanbans

Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and 5S practices

Recommend the hiring and releasing of production Associates as required to maintain production schedules

Assure that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production

Schedule overtime, as required

Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained

Maintain good Associate relations and adherence to company policy, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required, assist Team Leader in handling disciplinary issues

Keep records of departmental activities, as required

Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department

In concert with individual manager, establishes accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation

Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all Associates

Responsible for maintaining customer quality requirements

Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as out lined with SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and IATF-16949

Work with staff to support Kata activities

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB INFORMATION:

Coaching and counseling as required

Maintaining and adhering to KANBAN systems

Assist in Kaizen activities for team members

Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as outlined within SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. These industry standards are necessary to ensure continued Customer Satisfaction in relationship with our philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the job such as education, competencies, experience, knowledge and skills. This should include any specialized knowledge and expertise applicable to the job.

Bachelor Degree, or equivalent training and/or experience

3-5 years of manufacturing experience, one of which included leadership activities

Fluency in written and spoken English

Experience in automotive component manufacturing

Knowledge of material handling principles and equipment; parts manufacturing equipment and processes; automated and manual assembly processes; time and motion studies; tooling, jig and fixture design; engineering mechanics, drafting, heat transfer, electrics and electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics; control system principles and equipment, and statistical process control.

Proficient in Microsoft Office