3rd Shift Fuel Cap Supervisor

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct a manufacturing department, maintain schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. You will plan work, train staff, and administer department policies while leading continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include coaching Team Leaders and resolving issues across shifts, coordinating with Japanese and local management, and driving PDCA-based problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3 years Team Leader experience or equivalent manufacturing work experience.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Basic Knowledge of TPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Communicate to other departments to achieve the target/Hoshin performing PDCA and problem-solving method.
• Responds to abnormal situations and solves problems with QCD awareness.
• Trains Team Leaders, Lead Operators and Team Members.
• Follows company rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of a manufacturing department to maintain production schedules and quality.
• Oversees plant operations to ensure safety, quality, cost and delivery goals are met.
• Mentors and trains team leaders and operators; conducts performance reviews.
• Administers department policies and supervises hiring, assignments, and training.
• Investigates machine problems; drives root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversees trials of new parts and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicates with management and other departments to coordinate PDCA and problem solving.
• Maintains EMS compliance and environmental policies.

Skills

TPS knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Daily Management

PDCA / problem-solving method

QCD understanding

Team Leader training

Attendance & discipline

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

3 years Team Leader experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the activities of a recognized manufacturing department.
• Operates from a wide scope of responsibility to maintain production schedules and to ensure quality standards are adhered to by group.
• Plans work, makes assignments and trains new employees.
• Administers company policies for assigned department.
• Assesses and troubleshoots machine problems.
• Communicates with all levels of management, including Japanese staff.
• Presents materials/information to groups.
• Conducts root cause analysis of customer problems and defect reduction.
• Documents departmental productivity and defects, and takes corrective action when needed.
• Motivates employees and resolves conflict.
• Evaluates employees’ performance.
• Aids in continuous improvement processes.
• Oversees trials of new parts.
• Assists manager as necessary to accomplish all goals and missions of the department.
• Coaches and counsels team members on various aspects of their duties.
• Issues corrective action (discipline) to employees as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic Knowledge of TPS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Previous supervisory experience a plus
• Manages section with special knowledge (Daily Management).
• Communicate to other departments to achieve the target/Hoshin performing PDCA and problem-solving method.
• Responds to abnormal situation and solves problems understanding QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).
• Trains Team Leaders, Lead Operators and Team Members.
• Follows company rules and policies.
• Has good attendance, sets an example for team members to follow.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

3 years Team Leader experience or previous manufacturing work experience in equivalent position.

Over 70% process experience and working knowledge.

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem-solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary. The ability to express numbers as a decimal, convert numbers into percentages and from percentages to whole numbers, ability to express numbers as a fraction and perform basic math operations using positive and negative numbers and as ratios or averages.

Technical Skills

Experience using Microsoft office systems, Excel and Word

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Sunday through Thursday, Third Shift - 9:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.