Production Supervisor

Position Title: Production Supervisor

Openings - one on Gold shift

Core schedule Gold shift: (Nights Monday to Friday 6:45 pm - 4 am)

Must be able to work additional hours and overtime. Mandatory overtime varies per day. Saturdays and Sundays may be required to work when needed.

• Safe, clean, climate-controlled environment
• Family friendly company
• Inexpensive benefits
• Opportunity for advancement

POSITION SUMMARY

Vuteq is an automotive supplier for a major automotive manufacturer located in the Princeton, IN area. We are looking for a strong team player with project management and/or new programs experience, preferably in the automotive industry. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and safely meet production goals of the Princeton, Indiana plant. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and maintain production floor.
• Schedule Team Member assignments each day.
• Ensure Team Members are trained properly.
• Track team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, productivity.
• Countermeasure KPIs for quality defects, performance, safety, productivity issues.
• Implement Kaizens in assigned area(s) and promote continuous improvement (including new ideas, projects, and practices).
• Interprets company policies, procedures, and practices to workers.
• Interprets customer specifications to ensure products being produced meets those specifications.
• Monitor safety and enforce safety protocol in assigned area.
• Oversee Team Leader performance.
• Monitor training schedules/proficiency charts for daily processes and unusual conditions and ensure due dates are met.
• Oversee TPM/PM (daily checks) on equipment.
• Approve timekeeping records for assigned group(s)
• Approve/deny time off/PTO and follow outlined process.
• Administer Corrective Action and coaching of Team Members
• Act as liaison between Vuteq and customers
• Report supplier part problems to Quality and help analyze to resolve problems or assist in solving problems.
• Review defects at customer site if needed.
• Oversee and maintain 5S of assigned area(s) to ensure the work environment is clean, safe, and organized.
• Address Team Member concerns and participate in Team Member investigations.
• Evaluate processes for improvement ideas.
• Must communicate to management formally or informally concerns related to production and Team Members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Supervisory skills are necessary to accomplish quality/production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and counseling Team Members, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to work in a team setting and supervise others.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail oriented
• Strong leadership skills to be able to plan, organize, communicate, and motivate employees.
• Strong organizations skills.
• Strong Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills required.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to drive a fork truck in a safe manner or willing to be trained.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System).
• Knowledge of Environmental ISO14001 preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Supervisory experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience (1 – 2 years)

Essential Functions of the Job

Must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Constantly (100% of the time):

• Standing
• Walking
• Repetitive Motion
• Lifting (up to 10 lbs.)

Frequently (up to 75% of Time)

• Bending
• Stooping
• Pushing/forceful exertions
• Overhead work (from waist to above shoulders)
• Reaching
• Lifting (10 - 25 lbs)

Occasionally (up to 40% of the time):

• Climbing stairs/ladders
• Kneeling
• Crawling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person