Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor

Huntsville, AL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Automotive Manufacturing Supervisor: Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

    Looking for an Automotive Manufacturing Supervisor to lead Just-In-Time (JIT) stamping operations? This role focuses on optimizing production, safety, quality, and team performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Here's an in-depth overview of the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for success in this role:

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Lead Just-In-Time (JIT) Stamping Operations:

      • Manage health, safety, quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost efficiency in an automotive manufacturing environment.
      • Use advanced problem-solving techniques like 8D and 5Y to address issues related to quality, environmental standards, and ergonomics.
    2. Communication and Policy Adherence:

      • Maintain clear and consistent communication with stamping operators via pre-shift and individual meetings.
      • Enforce company policies, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
    3. Production Coordination for Cost Efficiency:

      • Work with management to align production objectives with operational procedures to maximize product reliability and reduce costs.
    4. Safety Leadership and Compliance:

      • Lead by example in promoting safety; always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow LOTO procedures.
      • Oversee all aspects of safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment.
    5. Supervision and Team Development:

      • Supervise, mentor, and develop team leaders to enhance job performance and grow within their roles.
      • Schedule and assign tasks to meet daily production goals, focusing on quality and housekeeping standards.
    6. Incident Response and Corrective Action:

      • Immediately respond to any accidents or injuries, initiate investigations, and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
    7. Cross-Training and Skill Development:

      • Manage and coordinate cross-training to improve employee skills and ergonomics, maintaining and updating training matrices.
    8. Time-Off and Shift Management:

      • Approve vacation and appointment requests, ensuring smooth communication between shifts to address any safety, quality, or production issues.
    9. Goal Setting and Continuous Improvement:

      • Establish measurable goals that exceed industry standards, monitor progress, and communicate updates to employees.
      • Recognize employee accomplishments in areas like safety, environmental stewardship, ergonomics, and wellness.
    10. Employee Wellness and Engagement:

      • Develop programs to increase employee involvement in safety, environmental awareness, and wellness initiatives.
    Qualifications:
    • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
    • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment with at least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
    • Knowledge Required:
      • Lean Manufacturing principles
      • Core Tools
      • IATF 16949 standards

    This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and quality. Apply now to become a part of a high-performing production team.

     

  • Locations
    Huntsville, AL