A Leading Automotive Supplier near Adrian, Michigan needs an Off Shift Stamping Production Supervisor. Prospective Candidates must have Metal Stamping Expertise and previous Production Supervision Experience.
The Working Hours for this Position will be 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. with a Rotating 2 Week Schedule of 4 Days On and 3 Days Off and then vice versa. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures Business Operating System requirements are followed.
- Directs the activities of stamping associates including manpower assignments, scheduling of overtime, vacation scheduling, issuing disciplinary action if required, completing annual performance appraisal, and inputting payroll information. Utilizes discretion and judgment in making recommendations specific to performance and employment of hourly associates.
- Reviews production order requirements and utilizes discretion and judgment in determining unit schedule for daily production. Determines priority of production based on equipment availability and inventory levels.
- Working closely with the maintenance and die maintenance departments minimizes machine downtime by identifying root cause, insuring timelines of repair operation, coordinating necessary support departments, and following up on countermeasures to avoid future breakdowns.
- Ensure accurate entry of all production, scrap, labor, hours, and downtime into CMI (DWR).
- Utilizes discretion and judgment in issuing/generating employee progressive discipline.
- Establishes targets for unit each month to improve operational measurables. Ensures stamping productivity targets are achieved including monitoring actual performance against target and initiates countermeasures to correct any negative variances. Provides Management with productivity data for departmental performance reports.
- Identifies training requirements for associates and sets schedule and provides resources to conduct required training. Maintains skill charts for stamping associates.
- Maintains safe working environment including completion of accident investigation report, safety training licensing, utilization of personal protective equipment, and compliance with safety rules, procedures, and housekeeping.
- Ensures all program work sheets are up to date and are being followed. Reviews quality checks and provides interpretation to quality standards when required. Audit Associates’ work to ensure adherence to work instructions.
- Assists Department Managers in developing plans for productivity improvements and cost reduction efforts including researching alternative materials and methods for stamping processes and coordinating efforts with purchasing. May develop forms and procedures for the collection of department data to support improvement programs.
- Works closely with Production Engineering on determining most efficient department layout of equipment and storage areas.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• A Minimum Five Years of Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Plant as a Production Supervisor.
• Metal Stamping Expertise is Required. Should be knowledgeable in Machinery & Equipment including Stamping Presses & Assembly Machinery.
• Formal Training and Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Sound Knowledge of IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 Requirements
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, i.e., Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.
• High School Graduate or equivalent job-related experience
