1st Shift Supervisor - J0051321

Astemo Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Berea, KY is looking for a production-focused leader to execute strategies and tactical plans at the Berea Plant. You will collaborate with the leadership team to set priorities and ensure effective implementation, supporting supervisors and frontline staff as a strategic partner.

The role requires independent judgment within established guidelines, with a strong emphasis on safety, 5S discipline, and cost control across the assigned area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work ethically and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Execute production strategies and tactical plans at the Berea Plant.
• Collaborate with leadership to set priorities and objectives and ensure implementation.
• Support production supervisors and direct team members as a strategic partner.
• Maintain 5S and cost controls in the assigned area.
• Facilitate process training and document activities; provide supplies as needed.
• Enforce regional and local policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

ERP system

Job description

Description

Summary

Under the guidance of the department leadership, this role is responsible for executing production strategies and tactical plans at the Astemo Berea Plant. The position collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities and objectives and ensures their effective implementation. This role supports production supervisors as well as direct team members, while acting as a strategic partner to other departments across the organization. This role exercises independent judgment regularly while operating within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for effective and efficient operator of the assigned work area.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of operations.
• Foster a culture of encouragement and motivation that is conducive to helping production team members succeed in their role.
• Providing all necessary supplies for the assigned area.
• Enforce all applicable regional and local policies and procedures.
• Encourage and support problem-solving activities.
• Maintain exceptional 5S in assigned area.
• Achieve production attainment and efficiency in assigned area.
• Facilitate, document, and track process training in assigned area.
• Control cost of processes in assigned area.
• Directly oversee direct and direct non-standard employees in the department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and current ERP system). Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 5-7yrs prior relevant experience

Working Conditions

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift/move up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work 40 – 60hrs per week (including weekends/holidays). On-call availability 7 days per week.
• Up to 10% domestic and international may be required as needed.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.