Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Supervise overall Manufacturing Operations and are responsible for personnel, equipment, materials, and implementing procedures that will ensure a safe and efficient operations in production of low cost, high quality parts. Maintain positive employee relations and develop an atmosphere resulting in a union free operation.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manufacturing Supervisors are responsible for work schedules as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.

2. Assure accountability for the movement of materials, both raw and finished, (i.e., proper lot numbers are recorded to the Manufacturing Shift Report, proper tag or labels must correctly identify all products). Assure that process documents, work instructions and methods are being followed.

3. Responsible for identifying malfunctions in the process, which may yield nonconforming product or cause damage to tooling or equipment.

4. Communicate the duties and responsibilities, work requirements and job expectations to the Manufacturing Operators.

5. Provide moral and technical support to all positions reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

6. Schedule operator relief for scheduled breaks and job rotations.

7. Other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.

REPORTING RELATIONS

A. Reports To: Manufacturing Manager.

B. Supervises: Manufacturing operators

C. Internal: Management Staff; Personnel in all Departments

D. External: Visitors/Audit Personnel

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Good communication skills.

2. Basic computer skills.

3. Experience directing a safe, well-organized and efficient workforce.

4. Minimum of HS Graduate, prefer Associate Degree.

5. 3-5 Years experience in fast paced manufacturing assembly line operations.

Note: Some qualifications maybe waved at the discretion of the Department Manager.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

1. Ability to plan and supervise the manufacturing process and increase production efficiency, utilization.

2. Ability to implement, instruct, enforce, and promote safety practices and regulations.

3. The ability to control cost and waste through efficient use of manpower and facilities while maintaining acceptable quality levels.

4. The ability to identify mechanical problems and monitor equipment to ensure that operations run efficiently.

5. Attitude and Dedication.

6. Timely and accurate reporting.

7. Shift performance (scrap rate, part rate, % efficiency, reclaim charges, Customer reject rate (ppm)

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise all facets of the manufacturing area assigned to. This will include molding and off-line assembly areas. Responsible for following all company policies regarding mode of operation and safety. The Supervisor is our first line of communication with hourly employees in maintaining a union-free environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Good health and physical condition, prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and carrying up to 50 lbs. on occasion. Knowledge of use of chemicals specific to job-some exposure to fumes. Must be able to work in close proximity to high temperature molds (290 degrees F/450 degrees F). Requires some telephone usage, ability to use computer keyboard, and other basic office equipment. Must have valid drivers license in order to operate company vehicles. Repetitive motion of arm, hands and shoulders maybe required on occasion.

MENTAL/VISUAL

Communication – Written/Verbal skills, basic computer skills. Ability to work in stressful situations. Good math, clerical and documentation skills. Ability to recognize and respond to dangerous situations. Must be able to deal with all types of personalities and express common sense, empathy, and personable communication to employees in all types of situations while abiding by company guidelines and maintaining professional, mature relationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be required to work in plant – factory environment where there is some exposure to noise, dust, fiberglass and heat. Must adhere to PPE requirements as defined in the safety manual when in the manufacturing area.Company Description

Teijin Automotive Technologies combines the global expertise of Continental Structural Plastics, CSP Victall, Inapal, Benet Automotive and Teijin Automotive Center Europe to create a powerhouse of vehicle lightweighting, design and engineering expertise.

Full-time