Production Supervisor

Adient plc; Northwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Northwood is seeking a Shift Supervisor to coordinate manufacturing and shipping of quality seats. You will lead the Production Team to drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement across the assembly process.

The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline and a proactive approach to problem solving, with daily interaction with the Customer Liaison and site leadership. Location: Northwood, OH.

Qualifications

• Leads and motivates the Production Team to maintain safety, quality and productivity.
• Maintains knowledge of quality standards aligned with Adient's 'Quality Producer' standards.
• Analyzes production processes to identify improvements for quality and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material build schedule for area teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safe working practices.
• Maintain an orderly flow of product through assembly lines.
• Record process changes and notify superiors of deviations.
• Provide recognition and coaching to team members.
• Investigate and resolve interpersonal or performance issues.
• Ensure safety and a clean work environment; conduct root-cause analyses.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Effective communication

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 Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.