DPF Supervisor C-Shift (7:30pm-7:45am 4 on/4 off)

DPF Supervisor C-Shift (7:30pm-7:45am 4 on/4 off)

Job Category: Management Requisition Number: SUPER002911

Location: Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Job Details

Job Title: Supervisor Job Grade: EX06 FLSA Status: Exempt Department Name: NGKACU Department Code: NGKACU Reports To: Area Manager

Position Summary: The Supervisor supervises technical leads and team members involved in production, assembly, fabrication, finishing or maintenance operations. The Supervisor plans and assigns work; implements policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. He/she will effectively balance quality, productivity, costs, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all assigned areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned:

• Supervises all processes in the assigned area(s) to ensure safe and efficient operations as it relates to quality and productivity.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Track absenteeism, timekeeping and Paid Time Off (PTO) of all members on their assigned shift.
• Coordinates resources to address, troubleshoot and promptly resolve process related issues in order to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Responsible for the completion of required training and training records of all members of their assigned shift.
• Resolves employee issues through the proper channels, utilizing successful conflict resolution methods and fairly exercising the progressive disciplinary process as necessary.
• Manages area performance measures, targets and objectives; provides regular progress reports; and facilitates continuous improvement through Kaizen activities, cross-departmental teams, special projects and initiatives, as assigned.
• Works to ensure positive employee relations and work environment through effective communications; addresses employee concerns promptly, through the fair and consistent administration of company policies.
• Provides employee coaching and development by coordinating the time and resources available to meet identified training needs and approved developmental opportunities.
• Supports all safety initiatives; adheres to and enforces all safety policies; takes the lead in accident investigations for the assigned area(s); coordinates immediate responses to workplace injuries; and works closely with guards on matters of plant security. Performs accident investigations.
• May assist with employment decisions and hiring recommendations working in conjunction with Human Resources and the Area Manager.
• Works closely with other groups such as Quality and Production Planning to ensure proper inventory levels; and consistently meets customer quality and production demands.
• Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance); MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader); and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, as needed.
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities in the assigned area(s).

Required Competencies: Customer Focus. Development of Subordinates. Integrity and Accountability. Respect and Humility. Teamwork. Communication. Decision Making and Problem Solving. Dependability / Self-Management. Interpersonal Skills. Motivation and Commitment. Safety & Environmental Awareness & Compliance.

Required and Preferred Qualifications: A. Required Education and/or Experience 1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training 2. Associate Degree in business or engineering field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment 3. 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment B. Required Language Skills 1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. 2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. 3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers. C. Required Mathematical Skills 1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. D. Required Reasoning Ability 1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee may be required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety Requirements/PPE: Safety glasses or goggles may be required while performing certain job duties. The employee will work in multiple areas and will abide by any safety requirements; hearing, head and eye protection are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

Employment Disclaimer: This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.