Production Supervisor

Dakkota Integrated Systems; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking for a Supervisor to coordinate department activities and ensure productivity and quality standards are met. The role requires leadership in a team environment, with responsibilities including employee training, performance evaluations, and safety compliance. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Possess good technical understanding of processes and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all activities of employees assigned to the department.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards using all resources available.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

• Supervise and coordinate all activities of employees assigned to the department.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards using all resources and support available.
• Ensure all department personnel adhere to all safety rules and report on unsafe conditions as soon as reasonably possible
• Direct the department in a manner that promotes high morale, teamwork, pride, productivity and quality.
• Ensure that job performance problems and conflicts are resolved fairly in accordance with the Employee Handbook with assistance of Human Resource Department.
• Enforce the use of all tools/processes related to the production team boards.
• Assure employee training is completed and tracked properly.
• Complete employee assessments as required.
• May be required / requested to support / assist launch activities as necessary.
• Coordinate required equipment repair with Maintenance and/or Tooling Departments.
• Communicate with team leads and members of the department, by continually updating them on all information affecting the efficient and safe operations within the department.
• Liaise with all supporting departments to resolve problems.
• Accurately and promptly complete all paperwork associated with the position (corrective actions, scrap reports, production reports, downtime, employee evaluations, etc.).
• Coordinate production part rework, repair or tear down as needed.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Operations Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in automotive / manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written, mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Possess good technical understanding of processes and machinery.
• Demonstrate organizational, leadership and communication skills.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Dakkota Orientation
• Dakkota Vision and Culture
• Safety Training
  • Accident Investigation Overview
  • Safety Observation Tours
• Departmental Training
  • Process 06 - Dakkota Production System
  • Process 12 - Preventive, Corrective and Nonconformance Management
  • Process 08 - Shipping Management
  • Clark Broadcast Database Overview
  • Change Management Database Overview
• Company Training
  • BOS Overview
  • Information Technology
  • Outlook
  • Trans4M Overview
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Quality Mission Statement
  • Expense Reporting
  • Travel Management System
  • Problem Solving Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Risks Associated with Job Function

• None

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel required
• Valid driver's license required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

• Supervise and coordinate all activities of employees assigned to the department.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards using all resources and support available.
• Ensure all department personnel adhere to all safety rules and report on unsafe conditions as soon as reasonably possible
• Direct the department in a manner that promotes high morale, teamwork, pride, productivity and quality.
• Ensure that job performance problems and conflicts are resolved fairly in accordance with the Employee Handbook with assistance of Human Resource Department.
• Enforce the use of all tools/processes related to the production team boards.
• Assure employee training is completed and tracked properly.
• Complete employee assessments as required.
• May be required / requested to support / assist launch activities as necessary.
• Coordinate required equipment repair with Maintenance and/or Tooling Departments.
• Communicate with team leads and members of the department, by continually updating them on all information affecting the efficient and safe operations within the department.
• Liaise with all supporting departments to resolve problems.
• Accurately and promptly complete all paperwork associated with the position (corrective actions, scrap reports, production reports, downtime, employee evaluations, etc.).
• Coordinate production part rework, repair or tear down as needed.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Operations Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in automotive / manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written, mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Possess good technical understanding of processes and machinery.
• Demonstrate organizational, leadership and communication skills.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Dakkota Orientation
• Dakkota Vision and Culture
• Safety Training
  • Accident Investigation Overview
  • Safety Observation Tours
• Departmental Training
  • Process 06 - Dakkota Production System
  • Process 12 - Preventive, Corrective and Nonconformance Management
  • Process 08 - Shipping Management
  • Clark Broadcast Database Overview
  • Change Management Database Overview
• Company Training
  • BOS Overview
  • Information Technology
  • Outlook
  • Trans4M Overview
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Quality Mission Statement
  • Expense Reporting
  • Travel Management System
  • Problem Solving Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Risks Associated with Job Function

• None

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel required
• Valid driver's license required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.