Production Development Supervisor

Reporting directly to the Area Supervisor, the Production Development Supervisor is responsible for improving production equipment and processes. The incumbent will lead and support all activities in order to increase production lines efficiency, productivity, cost optimization, and quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance production organization by proposing and implementing cost-saving measures, introducing continuous improvements, and identifying methods to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Lead and coordinate projects to optimize production processes, improve equipment efficiency (OEE), and minimize waste and recycle in the assigned production area.
• Participate in the company's innovation activities, supporting employees in implementing ideas to optimize work and technological processes, and reduce production costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, quality assurance) to resolve production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Oversee equipment development projects, including researching new technologies, evaluating performance, and recommending upgrades or replacements.
• Develop and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Schedule and prioritize preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections, repairs, and replacements.
• Initiate and lead SMED principal projects to minimize changeover time on production lines.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of production lines and promote a culture of safety among production team members.
• Maintain and ensure the effective functioning of the quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Oversee production planning, accounting, and timely submission of reports on workshop activities.
• Ensure safe and technically correct operation of equipment and other fixed assets, and compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Arrange and conduct regular inventory count process in the production area and prepare reports on raw material and auxiliary material consumption as per company procedures.
• Ensure timely training, instruction, and testing of knowledge for on-the-job training program.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies as for it pertains to labor and safety.
• Work to improve the skills of production team members and conduct educational activities within the team.
• Ensure maintenance and effective functioning of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
• Follow OSHA and company safety rules/procedures (including Lock Out/Tag Out policy) so as to prevent injury to self and others and to maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire area of responsibility.
• Seek assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies, and/or procedures and give personal support to all safety activities and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in working documentation/computer production control systems and ensure correct accounting of manufactured products and defects.
• Act as backup for Area Supervisor and fill in in case of absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred and/or equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience in similar role. Tire manufacturing strongly experienced preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge/certification a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule and weekends when needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position will not offer visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Exposure to occasionally loud noise levels.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and vibration.
• This position will be required to work at multiple workstations.
• Tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires, and hot materials.
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels.
• Able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand, and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company-provided hearing protection.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and vibration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance day one.
• 401(k) eligible after one month.
• 401(k) matching 100% on first 6%.
• Short-term incentive plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite fitness facility.
• Wellness benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.