Production Supervisor

Company: Engineering Search Group
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThis position reports to a mid-level manager, the production supervisor is responsible for the for ensuring that quality, production standards, and objectives are achieved. Managing assigned associates and equipment for optimized manufacturing efficiencies. Facilitating superior individual performance and fostering a strong team environment. Prepare and support production plans that establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure that and quality and production standards and objectives are achieved within the team.
• Prepares and supports production plans that establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes, methods, machinery, equipment capabilities, and manpower requirements.
• Lead and coach production associates engaged in the manufacturing process. Facilitate superior individual performance and foster a team environment through the use of progressive management methods, training, and continual communication.
• Improve sustainable quality and productivity through problem identification, investigating issues, identifying solutions and developing action plans.
• Create methods and provide guidance for the team to achieve production targets, ensure quality, control costs, reduce scrap, and maintain inventory targets.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established FVS Quality performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.Supervisory Responsibilities
  • A minimum of 3 years in a supervisor/ leadership related experience in a manufacturing environment. Tier 1/ 2 automotive industry preferred.
  • Associates Degree required, B.S. degree in operations management or related field preferred.
  • Detailed knowledge of production techniques, processes, and methods. Familiarity with problem solving methods such as root cause analysis, basic statistical analysis preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing interpersonal, group presentation, and team facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and computer skills (MS Office Suites); experience working with ERP systems.

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