Production Supervisor

Stefanini North America and APAC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to enhance production efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing setting. This role involves managing teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead projects while fostering effective relationships across all levels of the organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on operational success and employee development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory and manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and ensure safety in the workplace.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Lead @ Stefanini Group North America and APAC

The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Have supervisory and manufacturing experience-2 years +
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver's license, available to work any shift

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing