Production Supervisor

Autoneum Holding AG; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum Holding AG is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a large shift in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with procurement, maintenance and quality control to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

The role requires eight years in progressive manufacturing, at least three years of supervisory experience (preferably in a union environment), and familiarity with JIT manufacturing and QS 9000 / ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in progressive manufacturing.
• Three years supervisory experience, union environment preferred.
• Experience with JIT manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QS 9000 / ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily production requirements for shift and ensures resources are in place to meet targets and quality standards.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes priorities to optimize operations and costs.
• Coordinates production with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to maximize utilization of resources.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Works with Engineering and Maintenance to improve methods and product quality.
• Revises production schedules in response to equipment issues or operational problems.
• Advises on changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
• Maintains a safe work environment and participates in accident investigations.
• Provides direction and support for interpretation of company policies to department personnel.
• Maintains time and production records and participates in Employee Involvement meetings.
• Orientates, trains and evaluates employees on new jobs and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet

Email

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing / Operations

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Job type: Full-Time

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of production employees engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews daily production requirements for shift, then reviews production line to ensure everything is in place and operational (headcount, raw materials, etc.) in order to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production utilization of human resources and equipment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Works with Engineering and Maintenance to develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Consults with Engineering personnel related to modification of equipment in order to improve production and quality of product.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Accountable for continuous improvement
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to department personnel.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Participate in Employee Involvement meetings.
• Orients, trains and evaluate employees’ performance on new jobs for which they have bid.
• Provides and maintains a safe work environment and participates in accident investigations.
• Facilitates positive employee relations and work environment for departmental staff.
• Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise up to sixty production employees.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources to fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Union contract, organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred.

(Experience in lieu of degree, acceptable)

• Minimum of eight years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment, experience with JIT manufacturing, working knowledge of QS 9000 / ISO 9001 requirements
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union environment

Language Ability

• Ability to effectively present information to management and employees of the organization

Math Ability

• Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to work instructions and ability to deal with problems in standardized situations required.

Computer Skills

• MS Word & Excel, Internet, E-mail