Production Supervisor

Dana; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Supervisor in Louisville, KY. The candidate will coordinate production efforts to meet goals, ensure quality standards, and manage a diverse workforce. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, supervisory experience, and proficiency in manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel.
• Oversees quality system and maintains production standards.
• Conducts employee performance appraisals.

Skills

Time management

Process management

Team management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Directs and coordinates activities on shift in order to meet production goals.
• Oversees all items associated with the quality system (i.e. polar charts, SPC, conformance to prints, etc.).
• Recommends and implements continuous improvements to the production process.
• Assists in customer problem response and resolution.
• Maintains acceptable customer quality standards; maintains the quality of production and takes necessary corrective action to improve.
• Reports, monitors and addresses employee work performance.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards for safety, housekeeping and general maintenance.
• Monitors employee attendance and maintains time off calendars; reviews and approves employee time sheets; initiates employee status transactions in E-time as needed.
• Conducts employee performance appraisals.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Directs and coordinates activities on shift in order to meet production goals.
• Oversees all items associated with the quality system (i.e. polar charts, SPC, conformance to prints, etc.).
• Recommends and implements continuous improvements to the production process.
• Assists in customer problem response and resolution.
• Maintains acceptable customer quality standards; maintains the quality of production and takes necessary corrective action to improve.
• Reports, monitors and addresses employee work performance.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards for safety, housekeeping and general maintenance.
• Monitors employee attendance and maintains time off calendars; reviews and approves employee time sheets; initiates employee status transactions in E-time as needed.
• Conducts employee performance appraisals.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Strong Time and process management skills
• Experience improving efficiencies with a focus on quality
• Team management and coaching
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to make periodic presentations, give clear instructions, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Kanban
• Must be able to lead projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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