Production Lead

AGC Automotive Americas; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas in Alabama is seeking a Production Supervisor to delegate tasks, monitor production KPIs, and progress to the next level. You will coordinate with shifts, ensure adherence to work instructions, and manage safety and quality through data-driven countermeasures.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional communication, and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment. You will train team members and ensure procedures are current.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience or equivalent
• Experience with problem solving discipline
• Effective communication skills
• Good understanding of robotics and automation equipment preferable
• Continuous Improvement participation

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to Team Members to meet production KPIs
• Know and understand all production requirements
• Communicate with multiple levels in the organization
• Respond to abnormalities and manage process quality
• Cross functional communication with previous shifts
• Develop and track countermeasures for DT, Quality, KPI targets and Safety
• Troubleshooting
• Ensure adequate training for Team Members
• Ensure Job Procedures are up to date
• Participate in other duties or projects as assigned

Skills

Communicate effectively

Team oriented

Improvement driven

Understand data

Performance management

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for delegating tasks of Team Members to meet production operation KPIs. Working towards the next level.

Principle Responsibilities

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• Know and understand all production requirements.
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels in the organization.
• Respond to abnormalities, manage process quality.
• Communicate with previous shifts and cross functional teams as needed.
• Know and understand all work instructions for process.
• Develop and track countermeasures for unnecessary DT, Quality, KPI Targets and Safety
• Troubleshooting
• Ensure adequate training for Team Members
• Ensure Job Procedures are up to date.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• **Provides Vision and Clarity
• demonstrates, sets, communicates, and ensures business strategy plan.
• **Leads Change
• - challenges status quo by involving others in change process.
• **Engages People
• executes clarity of expectations and demonstrates people are our most valuable asset.
• **Communicates
• - proactive and transparent while keeping associates informed. Be an active listener.
• **Manages Talent
• assess associate skills. Teach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback for performance improvement.
• **Makes Sound Decisions
• make timely decisions based on data. Make logical data driven decisions and commit to action.
• **Creates Alignment
• encourage collaboration. Seek input from others and stay open-minded, work towards common goals.
• **Drives Results
• develop goals to achieve business objectives. Remove barriers and remain focused.
• **Models Growth Mindset
• - encourage new thinking, stay resilient and optimistic. Learn from setbacks.
• **Engenders Trust
• develops relationships through credibility and trust. Remain approachable, humble, and genuine.
• Leads Courageously - challenges others. Can make tough decisions and address conflict constructively.

Supervisory Skills

• Hold associates accountable for Safety, Quality and Standards of Conduct
• Ensure associates are performing job according to VWI (Visual Work Instructions) and/or Job Procedures
• Recommend training when associates are not meeting expectations.
• Coach and develop Team Members
• Participate in counseling.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Leadership experience.
• Experience in problem solving discipline.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good understanding of robotics and automation equipment preferred.
• Continuous Improvement participation

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, climb stairs, reach with arms and hands.
• Must be able to lift and move 10 - 30 lbs. on a periodic basis.
• Must be able to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus ability for examining product.
• Must be able to travel by car or air.

Skills And Qualifications

• Communicate effectively.
• Team oriented.
• Improvement driven.
• Understand data.
• Performance management.

Authority Level

• Lead and participate in corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to determine Team Member placement.
• Stop production if Quality or Safety issues arise.

Process changes with prior approval i.e. – equipment, software, etc.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Soldering
• Warehouse Experience
• Packaging Experience
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Sterilization-In-Place (SIP)
• Automotive Vehicles (Toyota, Honda)
• Safety Glass
• Tempered Glass
• Pallet Jack
• Palletizer
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Pelletizer Machine