What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Topy America?
SUMMARY
Using the resources available, the Production Supervisor works with Associates to meet the objectives and targets established by the senior management of the Company.
We are currently looking for a 2nd shift production supervisor. Hours: M-F 4pm-12:30am Weekends as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Achieves the production target by producing quality product in a safe manner.
2. Maintains, corrects, and supports a safe working environment in his department and in the plant.
3. Strives to achieve the highest quality wheels by continuously checking the process daily for potential quality issues and immediately addressing them when discovered.
4. Trains Associates in the fundamentals of wheel manufacturing ensuring that they understand the quality requirements of each process.
5. Safeguards the Company’s investment in machinery and equipment by ensuring that his Associates understand the fundamentals of TPM (Total Production Maintenance), and are practicing them on a daily basis.
6. Manages the manpower assigned to their shift to guarantee production quantities will be met by cross training associates in more than one manufacturing position, planning for manpower shortages, and selecting the best people to fill open positions
7. Ensures that housekeeping in the work environment is practiced on a daily basis using the 5S principles by monitoring the plant conditions and offering suggestions for improvement.
8. Immediately addresses production issues, including breakdown, scrap, quality, process control, minor stoppages and cycle time deviations, to guarantee departmental performance.
9. Continuously reviews the process and product for continuous improvement opportunities and works with his Associates, Staff, and Management to implement positive change through Kaizen and Quality Circle activities.
10. Reviews the department for environmental impacts and compliance, addressing issues immediately when noted.
11. Understands the TS16949 and ISO14000 requirements and supports the process to maintain these designations.
12. Maintains an excellent relationship with all support departments and staff.
13. Understands and supports the positions and Human Resource policies of the Company.
14. Exercises strict cost control and containment regarding the department’s budget.
15. Completes the administrative functions of the job including timesheets, payroll, check sheets, work reports, and other documents as required.
16. Assists the Manager in various tasks as required.
17. Attends scheduled required meetings.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience within a supervisory role and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
2. Experience enforcing and possess understanding of policies supporting safety, quality, customer specification and HR policy. Experience with ISO/TS16949:2009 preferred.
3. Excellent problem solving, diagnostic, and organizational skills
4. Solid communication skills to assist with problem resolutions, and to maintain strong interpersonal relations
5. Ability to complete various reports and documentation of departmental activities using Windows Office
6. Ability to work under high stress and deadline pressures
7. Ability to contribute as a team member to accomplish the goals and objectives set forth
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position oversees manufacturing operations of assigned area. The position supervises up to 60 hourly associates.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions both indoors and outside. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position does access the manufacturing facility. To navigate the area the individual will need to be able to walk moderate distances, climb a limited amount of stairs, and have the ability to communicate with operators safely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position which supervisor the operations on a 24 hour basis. The position could work eight (8) or twelve (12) hour shifts depending upon production needs. Weekends and overtime are frequently required. CURRENT NEED: 8- hour 2nd shift (4pm-12:30am) Weekend coverage as needed.
TRAVEL
This position does not require travel.
EDUCATION
Associates degree or sufficient equivalent experience.
