Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Automotive)

TL;DR

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Automotive): Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, and monitoring progress with an accent on quality systems, safety standards, and continuous improvements. Focus on directing shift activities, resolving production problems, coaching team performance, and implementing Lean Manufacturing practices like Kaizen and Kanban.

Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40245-1900 (onsite, 3rd shift). Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Company

Global leader in supplying highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve efficiency and performance of vehicles with conventional and alternative-energy powertrains.

What you will do

• Complete production plan by scheduling personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results.
• Direct and coordinate shift activities to meet production goals.
• Oversee quality system including polar charts, SPC, and conformance to prints.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to production processes.
• Assist in customer problem response, maintain quality standards, and take corrective actions.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, conduct appraisals, and handle status transactions.
• Maintain high standards for safety, housekeeping, and general maintenance.

Requirements

• Prior supervisory experience preferred; 5+ years in manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based environment with Microsoft Office.
• Strong focus on efficiencies, quality, safety, team management, and coaching.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Prior experience supervising in a union environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Kanban; ability to lead projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination.
• Culture of innovation leveraging diverse perspectives of global team of 28,000.
• Values: Value Others, Inspire Innovation, Grow Responsibly, Win Together.