Production Supervisor

adient; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Northwood seeks a Shift Supervisor to coordinate manufacturing and shipping activities for quality seats. You will lead a Production Team focused on Safety, Quality and Productivity, supporting continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving across the plant.

You will document changes, monitor process deviations, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment and strong customer communication.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate the Production Team to improve quality, safety and productivity.
• Coordinate and communicate across shifts to maintain flow and customer satisfaction.
• Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and near misses.
• Provide training, coaching and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates material build schedule for team members while maintaining safe practices.
• Maintains knowledge of quality standards to uphold the company's reputation as a Quality Producer.
• Oversees orderly flow of product through assembly and communication with team members.
• Analyzes production processes for improvements contributing to quality and profitability.
• Records process changes in daily logbook and notifies supervisor of deviations.
• Encourages recognition and positive reinforcement for team members.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

4.1 Basic Function:

4.1.1 Responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities associated with the manufacturing and shipping of quality seats. To lead, manage and motivate the Production Team in the areas of Quality, Safety, Productivity and Continuous Improvement. This position has the authority to perform the basic functions and responsibilities described and supported by the facility’s organizational chart.

4.2 Specific Duties:

4.2.1 Coordinates and facilitates material build schedule for Team Members assigned to the area while maintaining safe work practices.

4.2.2 Assures strict compliance with all quality standards by maintaining current and complete knowledge with quality standards consistent with the company’s reputation as a “Quality Producer.”

4.2.3 Coordinates assigned activities at a level to maintain an orderly flow of product throughout the assembly process.

4.2.4 Communicates effectively and works well with his/her fellow Team Members.

4.2.5 Analyzes production processes to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to quality and plant profitability.

4.2.6 Responsible for recording changes and/or specific problems occurring in the process in a daily logbook. Notifies the Production Superintendent of any deviations from established methods or procedures.

4.2.7 Responsible for providing recognition and positive reinforcement for all Team Members, in a manner to further develop each member of the team.

4.2.8 Investigate and resolve problems among Team Member assigned to the area (interpersonal, conflict, performance, etc.).

4.2.9 Ensures that Team Member’s safety is maintained through safe working conditions, safe work habits, and a clean environment. Root cause analysis must be conducted on all recordables and near misses.

4.2.10 Engages in safe practices as well as follows safety rules and job rotations.

4.2.11 Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in blue sky initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events.

4.2.12 Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability objectives.

4.2.13 The Shift Supervisor is responsible for investigation and problem-solving initiatives to reduce internal defects and customer concerns.

4.2.14 Review corrective action and provide feedback.

4.2.15 Communicate with our Customer Liaison daily to ensure customer satisfaction. Establish immediate line feedback to communicate customer concerns. Ensure that immediate corrective action is taken on those concerns.

4.2.16 Participate in poke yoke designs, supplier issue resolution, current product improvement, new product development meetings and returned parts investigations.

4.2.17 Monitor sequence numbers in house and at the customer to ensure optimal efficiencies and Customer Service.

4.2.18 Achieve production and manning targets. Drive continuous improvement of both.

4.2.19 Optimize plant communications through the daily communication sheet, the Shift-to-Shift Communication Log, the SQDCA Report, Pre-Shift and Mid-Shift Meetings and effective use of the e-mail system.

4.2.20 Manage and follow-up on the Standardized Work System. Corrective Actions must be taken on ODS non-compliance.

4.2.21 Oversee the training and development of each team member and maintain appropriate documentation and training Matrix. The Supervisor is responsible for motivating, correcting, coaching, and teaching Team Members to achieve their maximum capacity at Adient Northwood.

4.2.22 Manage attendance and overtime to optimize manning efficiencies. 4.2.23 Complete 5S audits daily and turn into Superintendent.

4.2.24 Ensures all Team Members have been fully trained in Non-Conforming Material Procedure and able to identify Special Characteristics symbols and what they represent.

4.2.25 Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Production Superintendent.

4.2.26 Reviews and understands the Customer Specific Requirements.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Northwood Facility