Area Supervisor

Warren, MI, US, 48092

Requisition: 56230

Job Purpose

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful operation of the assigned department or area on a particular shift in a particular Business Unit which includes managing the labor, productivity, maintenance, and engineering to meet or exceed customer production requirements and plant deliverables. Success in this role also requires effective communication with other supporting department personnel (ex. Materials, HR, Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Quality, Program Management and DOS) and working within the terms of the union agreement.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the BU Area Manager in all aspects of running the business unit as needed which may include filling in during his/her absence.
• Determination of the (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) goals and objectives for the BU direct reports
• Provide direct reports with the tools, coaching, training, and mentoring needed to accomplish goals and objectives. Remove roadblocks to ensure success.
• Coordinate department/area activities to fulfill production, service, inventory, and delivery requirements.
• Directly supervise union employees in various positions that support the department/area.
• Hold all employees in area of responsibility accountable for doing their job in a safe and efficient manner. This includes the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, drive team-based problem-solving activities while leading and motivating a diverse group of subordinates.
• Analyze all area Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to identify areas for top focus and continuous improvements.
• Closely monitor production, labor, quality, scrap, throughput, efficiencies, etc. and address issues with the team and supporting personnel as they occur.
• Monitor, track and report equipment uptime/efficiencies and ensure preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled.
• Perform all required time and attendance responsibilities on a daily and weekly basis.
• Conduct employee counseling and/or issue write up’s according to protocol.
• Ensure that all direct reports accurately and timely complete all production related paperwork and/or data entry.
• Work closely with the BU Area Manager on the Open Issues list to deliver action plans when assigned tasks within the timelines and drive closure to improve overall BU efficiencies.
• Elevate issues to the BU Area Manager according to procedure and protocol.
• Report area KPI as required.
• Attend and/or conduct daily shift, BU or plant meetings.
• Effectively conduct standard shift to shift handoff protocols.
• Participate in problem solving activities utilizing 8D methodologies.
• Provide an environment and culture where safety is the most important manufacturing consideration. All decisions are based first upon our employee’s safety.
• Instill and sustain a culture where 5S is way of life that the entire BU shares in.
• Provide an environment supportive of team-based problem solving that facilitates and fosters communication throughout the operation.
• Ensures that company policies, procedures and goals are adhered to. Also ensure that all actions taken are within the guidelines of the union agreement. Ensure that all Supervisors are treating their employees fairly and consistently. Take corrective action when appropriate to ensure compliance.
• Work closely with supporting department activities (Human Resources, Production Control, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering) to ensure operational throughput and customer satisfaction.
  
  

Education Required/Preferred

• Associate degree in a related field and/or the combined equivalent of education plus job related experience.
• 3 years of Manufacturing Experience
• Experience working with the UAW
• Prior supervision experience