Production Supervisor I

Production Supervisor I

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49525 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Employment Type: Salary

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Production Supervisor Grand Rapids, Michigan Second Shift, 4P-2:30A, M-TH

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervision of manufacturing personnel and operation, assuring that quality, safety, productivity, schedule, and delivery goals are met daily. The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure workforce is at optimum levels, including vacation scheduling, and adjust schedule as necessary in case of material or people shortages.
• Ensure that production is taking place in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Be fair and consistent when dealing with all people, policies, contract, discipline, etc. and treat people with respect.
• Train and develop subordinates; mediate conflicts (listen, coach, mentor.)
• Ensure that parts produced are correct and labeled properly, meeting all quality standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment, and that employees are using safe working methods (including rotations).
• Provide current, up-to-date schedule to operators.
• Ensure inter-and intra- shift and department communication (internal customers, suppliers, scheduling, etc.) and keep operators informed.
• Improve and maintain housekeeping.
• Accurately complete timecards.
• Assure overtime equalization.
• Account for all scrap and lost time.
• Monitor maintenance needs, write work orders, coordinate repairs as needed.
• Knowledge of machines, fixtures, tools, and ability to advise, set up and make minor adjustments, as necessary.
• Demonstrate applicable processes for training purposes as required.
• Knowledge and communication of all emergency procedures.
• Liaison with planner as to inventory levels of material/finished product.
• Lead and participate in problem solving meetings.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Conducts assigned functions described in Policies, Procedures, and Quality Manuals.
• Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Supports and Participates in Team Leader and Line Facilitator activities.
• Follow systems for TS16949 and ISO14001

Your Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field 3-5 years of production supervisory experience Strong leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate ability in maintaining positive employment relations and maintain a high level of integrity. Excellent organizational and PC skills Bonus If You Have: Manufacturing background, automotive is a plus. Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.