More about the Requirements
In addition to the qualifications already described, you will need:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong self-motivation and a desire to grow professionally
- Hands-on experience as a line employee would be helpful
- Automotive industry experience is an advantage
As an essential business, we have strong protocols in place protecting our employees and safeguarding their health across all of our campus operations.
More about the Role
Your responsibilities will fall into six main areas. In the area of
communication, you will:
- Conduct group meetings
- Train or supervise the training of new employees
- Administer policies and procedures
- Serve as a liaison between departments or groups
With regard to
quality, you will:
- Develop, communicate, and enforce quality standards
- Ensure quality of materials and workmanship
- Monitor, report, and correct variation beyond standards in any activity
In the area of
materials, you will:
- Ensure the efficient allocation of materials
- Monitor scrap for undue waste
- Prepare reject tags for buyers
- Assist in quarterly inventory
- Maintain tool inventory
Regarding
Continuous Improvement, you will
- Actively lead and coach those you supervise
- Constantly strive for improvement in the quality of every activity
With regard to
staffing, you will:
- Assume responsibility for personnel issues such as hiring, discipline, transfers, promotions, and terminations
- Schedule work assignments to maximize production efficiency
In the area of
leadership and safety, you will:
- Model positive behavior and attitude
- Monitor and train personnel on safety issues
- Coordinate employee work schedules
- Handle employee confrontations with respect and consistency
- Handle other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by the area
This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
More about your success
We understand that there will be a learning curve, and we'll provide training and support. At the same time, we'll look to you to leverage your knowledge and experience to start making an impact from Day One. In our fast-paced environment, you will be versatile and flexible, and able to pivot quickly to manage constantly changing priorities effectively. Against this backdrop, you will need to maintain a commitment to excellence and uphold high standards.
You should help promote a culture of safety as well as a continuous improvement mindset. As a change leader, you will need to influence people and help them get on board with improvements. On the whole, you should use a collaborative and motivating approach, but at times you will need to be assertive. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Production Supervisor, you will:
- Set clear expectations, provide support, and hold people accountable
- Assume ownership of your role and responsibilities
- Combine analytical skills with creativity in solving problems and conflicts
- Work effectively with diverse personalities
- Pay close attention to details while also grasping the big picture and how the details fit into it
- Bring a strong sense of urgency, but also take the time necessary to ensure safety and quality
- Keep a constant eye out for opportunities to improve processes and cut costs
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