Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Manufacturing SupervisorReports 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 LeadersDirect Team Leaders with respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery datesStimulate maximum efficiency and productivity of Team Leaders and AssociatesManage production and schedules using assigned loops and WIP kanbansMaintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and 5S practicesRecommend the hiring and releasing of production Associates as required to maintain production schedulesAssure that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient productionSchedule overtime, as requiredArrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintainedMaintain good Associate relations and adherence to company policy, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required, assist Team Leader in handling disciplinary issuesKeep records of departmental activities, as requiredAssure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the departmentIn concert with individual manager, establishes accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluationResponsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all AssociatesResponsible for maintaining customer quality requirementsAssociates 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-16949Work with staff to support Kata activitiesOther Responsibilities and Job Information:Coaching and counseling as requiredMaintaining and adhering to KANBAN systemsAssist in Kaizen activities for team membersAssociates 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 ImprovementMinimum Requirements:Bachelor Degree, or equivalent training and/or experience3-5 years of manufacturing experience, one of which included leadership activitiesFluency in written and spoken EnglishExperience in automotive component manufacturingKnowledge 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