Weld Department Supervisor - 1st Shift

Weld Department Supervisor (1st Shift)

Welcome to F&P Georgia! We are a world class, tier one automotive supplier with a global presence in the suspension component market. Our goal is to produce high quality parts, at competitive pricing and deliver them when and where the customer requires, without fail. Through continuous improvement, technological advancement, and in-depth associate training, F&P Georgia achieves unsurpassed quality, setting the industry standard. F&P Georgia values people as its highest asset, providing a unique company culture based on diversity and mutual respect. Our associates are our most important asset making Safety and Environment our number one priorities. We rely on their creativity, expertise and teamwork to meet and exceed our goals.

Weld Department Supervisors are responsible for the scheduling, production, quality, delivery, cost effectiveness, continuous improvement, training, safety and housekeeping for multi-shift welding operation.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective utilization of labor and equipment, maximization of quality, safety and productivity within cost and delivery parameters.
• Continuous improvement in quality, safety, and productivity.
• Act as a change agent in the utilization of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze and act on all quality concerns with staff.
• Downtime aggregation and Analysis
• Exercise proactive best supervisory practices in hiring, training, discipline, coaching, development and termination with all staff within department.
• Mentor salaried and hourly personnel to develop with the company.
• Preparation of all production reports for department on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Active participation in daily and weekly production meetings.
• Enforce safety and quality standards
• Direct and coordinate the activities of associates engaged in the assembly of product.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new associates, or assign associates to experienced workers for training.
• Take and record takt times for machinery and associates.
• Observe work and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production and quality standards.
• Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree; preferred
• QS/ISO 9000 Implementation Experience
• High Volume Manufacturing Experience
• Lean Manufacturing/JIT Environment Experience
• 3-5 Years of Supervisory Experience
• Automotive Industry Experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effectively leads subordinates, ensuring a high level of morale, efficiency and development.
• Shows initiative in continuous improvement in all areas.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising difficult situations and in making appropriate decisions.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems.
• Complete assignments with minimal direction and/or supervision.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; maintain a positive attitude under stress.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow company standards, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Join the Safety Committee
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry 45 lbs.

Mission Statement:

F&P Georgia (FPG) is committed to excel in the world's automotive suspension component market and to be recognized as the # 1 supplier in the industry. This goal can be accomplished by providing our customers with unrivaled customer service for the highest quality automotive components manufactured in a cost-effective manner.

These objectives are only obtained by creating a culture and environment, which is supportive of this goal and with associates who share a common vision for the accomplishment of this mission. To provide this spirit of camaraderie, the following statements will set the direction of operation at FPG.

We will conduct our affairs on the foundations and principles of mutual respect.

We will refuse to accept status quo. Our mode of conduct will be Think, Act and Evolve.

We will face adversity with a spirit of challenge.

We will maintain flexibility to allow us to make decisions quickly and to respond to change.

We will be good corporate citizens and add value to the environment and the communities in which we live and work.