Production Supervisor

Adient; Bridgewater (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient, Bridgewater Interiors IV, is seeking a Mid-level Production Supervisor to manage daily production for a single line within a plant. The role emphasizes developing and motivating personnel to improve productivity while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The position requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with JIT automotive sequencing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in JIT automotive sequencing environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to manage conflict; union experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production team members and directs daily activities per policies and laws.
• Follows collective bargaining agreements, plant rules, safety rules and policies.
• Oversees operations to meet methods, quality, safety and efficiency standards.
• Reviews production orders to plan department operations and product specifications.
• Plans production schedules, prioritizes tasks, and coordinates activities to meet quality targets.
• Reviews reports and resolves issues to minimize costs and delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment for performance and utilization.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves production data for reporting.
• Develops or revises standard operating practices and ensures compliance.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping standards and trains staff accordingly.
• Provides coaching and training to build a qualified, quality-focused workforce.
• Adheres to HS&E policies and promotes safe working conditions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

JIT sequencing

Communication skills

Union experience

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

• Mid-level Production Supervisor position with limited complexity manages daily production function within a plant for a single production line or specific area for one shift, focuses on the development, management, and motivation of production personnel to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervises production team members; directs daily activities of production workers and carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Follows the collective bargaining agreement, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policy, and all other plant programs, policies, and procedures relating to production employees. Takes appropriate action to address the employee’s performance and/or behavior.

• Supervises production operation within the area of control to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment.

• Review production orders to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products to plan department operations.

• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications while working to exceed customer expectations.

• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data

• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

• Establishes and maintains good safety and housekeeping practices by communicating efficient and acceptable practices and cleanliness levels to all subordinates and by assuring adherence by inspection and investigation to provide safe working conditions. Responsible for the orientation and on-the-job training of employees in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.

• Provides counseling, coaching, and training for all team members to provide a fully qualified, quality-conscious workforce that produces world-class products for the customer.

• Adheres to and promotes all HS & E policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.

• Experience in J-I-T automotive sequencing environment preferred.

• Strong Communication skills with ability to manage Conflict Resolution. Union Experience is a plus.

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Application

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV