What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Cooper Standard?
Position Summary:
Responsible to ensure policies and procedures are followed throughout the plant. Supervises a specific area of the manufacturing plant with responsibility and demonstration of model behavior for safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and employee relations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all parts being built to the manufacturing plan and customer specifications
- Provide training and direction consistent with training requirements dictated by TS16949 documents
- Ensure any accident or near miss report investigation are accurately completed
- Monitor scheduled work to meet customer requirements and ensure labor is managed efficiently and effectively
- Ensure material is available for Operators to meet schedules
- Maintain specific control measures to provide traceability throughout the manufacturing process
- Follows all schedules and requirements pertaining to LPA’s and Focus Safety Audits
- Responsible for ensuring production records (scrap, rate board documentation) are maintained daily
- Responsible for attendance, overtime, and overtime equalization daily
- Arrange, conduct and or oversee team meetings to ensure communication of important information, including shift huddles
- Supports an attitude of team work and continuous improvement
- Understands the importance of quality and assists in the achievement and maintenance of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications
- May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
- Four year degree or two year degree in pursuit of a four year degree with two to four years in supervision and / or more than three years practical experience in supervision / management
- Problem solving and analytical skills to gather and interpret production information
- Computer competency required, spreadsheet, charting, and word documentation
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
- Professional Office Environment
- Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
- Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
- Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.
Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.
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Cooper Standard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that Cooper Standard maintains a list of preferred recruiting agencies and only members of our Talent Acquisition Department have the authority to engage and authorize recruiting services. We also do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Cooper Standard will be considered unencumbered and free from any charge whatsoever.
