Launch Supervisor

Thyssenkrupp; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) / RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking a supervisor to coach a team across multiple sites in the US, driving productivity, quality, and safety while meeting deadlines and budgets.

The role involves 75% travel, safety-sensitive considerations, and pre-employment drug testing. Candidates should have leadership experience, strong comms, and CAD familiarity. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic math/reading.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 75% is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee launch of new products or processes in manufacturing and warehousing to meet timelines and objectives.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits and training.
• Conduct staff training on new equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Meet production and distribution objectives within budget.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Travel 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

To coach and otherwise guide a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality and safety while meeting operational deadlines and budgets. This typically includes recruiting and hiring qualified employees and ensuring that they receive all necessary training and education. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for maintaining a high performance work environment through appropriate goal setting, operating principles, communication, and fair treatment of all employees. As necessary, the supervisor must take action to correct poor performance and poor behavior that puts the employee or team at risk or impacts the team's ability to achieve its objectives.

Job Description

This position will be traveling between sites across the US at least 75% of the time.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the launch of new products or processes in manufacturing and warehousing, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all employees, conduction regular safety audits and training.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on new equipment, processes, and safety protocols to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Meet all production and distribution objectives and deadlines within the established budget.
• Maintain a working list of current projects and statuses. Responsible for effective record keeping, filing and other administrative duties as required.
• Warehouse experience with forklift, packaging and measuring.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand equipment and tolerances from experience and successful past performance.
• Knowledge of 6S, good housekeeping and safety standards a plus.
• Understanding building layouts and being able to implement floor striping and signage based of a CAD design / layout.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and refine manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal workflow and productivity.
• Maintain timely, effective and professional communications with all internal and external customers, contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and present reports on launch progress, challenges, and outcomes to management, offering insights for future projects.
• Having a working knowledge of CAD and how to operate a plus.
• Travel up to 75% Nationally

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand equipment and tolerances from past experience and successful past performance.
• Warehouse experience with forklift, packing and measuring.
• This individual must also demonstrate successful leadership and team building skills - even if from an unrelated business or non-business organization.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience in a related field.
• Possess the knowledge of metals handled in regard to proper staging, processing, packaging, and shipping
• First aid and CPR training
• Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, lean practices and sale functions.

Job Compensation

60-75k

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].