What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at American HOWA Kentucky?
American Howa Kentucky, Inc. is a global supplier of automotive interiors and noise vibration parts. American Howa Kentucky, Inc. promotes a supportive work environment to create a workplace in which people can work safely and securely.
American Howa Kentucky, Inc. is seeking a full-time Production Supervisor.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This is a critical role that requires strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers.
- Monitor production processes to ensure they are running smoothly and efficiently.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery of products.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Support production efficiency and scrap reduction targets by monitoring performance off all production lines.
- Maintain personnel training records to ensure operator cross training is completed per training matrix.
- Maintain production 5S and Preventive Maintenance procedures to ensure improved efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Train production leaders and operators in proper methods to follow standardized work (SOPs).
- Effectively monitor the daily tasks and work completed by their team members to ensure meeting or exceeding the KPI’s of the production department.
- Assist and support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.
- Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, OT assignments, providing back-up for absent employees and shift rotations.
- Coordinate with HR for appropriate staffing levels based on hiring plan.
- Schedule and conduct shift meetings to keep all team members properly informed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Forklift License or ability to obtain in 30 days.
- Toyota Production System (TPS) training preferred.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.
- Must be task-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet departmental and team member’s needs.
- Ability to work in a team environment and have the ability to positively communicate with team members.
Physical Requirements:
- Work activities may include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, standing or sitting for extended periods.
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
- Understand the operations of all equipment in your work area.
- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
- This position will primarily be inside an industrial manufacturing facility, but there may be periods required outside.
If you have a passion for manufacturing excellence and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Production Supervisor and contribute to our continued success.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Shift: 2nd
Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year (Salary is based on education and experience)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
