3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Directs the activities of a recognized manufacturing department.Operates from a wide scope of responsibility to maintain production schedules and to ensure quality standards are adhered to by group.Plans work, makes assignments and trains new employees.Administers company policies for assigned department.Assesses and troubleshoots machine problems.Communicates with all levels of management, including Japanese staff.Presents materials/information to groups.Conducts root cause analysis of customer problems and defect reduction.Documents departmental productivity and defects, and takes corrective action when needed.Motivates employees and resolves conflict.Evaluates employees' performance.Aids in continuous improvement processes.Oversees trials of new parts.Assists manager as necessary to accomplish all goals and missions of the department.Coaches and counsels team members on various aspects of their duties.Issues corrective action (discipline) to employees as appropriate.Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications:Basic knowledge of TPSExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent problem solving and decision-making skillsPrevious supervisory experience a plusManages section with special knowledge (Daily Management)Communicate to other departments to achieve the target/Hoshin performing PDCA and problem-solving method.Responds to abnormal situation and solves problems understanding QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).Trains Team Leaders, Lead Operators and Team Members.Follows company rules and policies.Has good attendance, sets an example for team members to follow.Education and/or experience:3 years Team Leader experience or previous manufacturing work experience in equivalent position.Over 70% process experience and working knowledge.Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.Communication skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem-solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.Mathematical skills:Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary. The ability to express numbers as a decimal, convert numbers into percentages and from percentages to whole numbers, ability to express numbers as a fraction and perform basic math operations using positive and negative numbers and as ratios or averages.Technical skills:Experience using Microsoft office systems, Excel and WordReasoning ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Position type/expected work hours:This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Sunday through Thursday, Third Shift – 9:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.Other duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal employment opportunity policy:TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.