Production Supervisor

Stellantis; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Warren, MI seeks a Production Supervisor to manage small work teams in a fast-paced, unionized factory. You will ensure safety, allocate manpower, train teams, and drive continuous improvement to hit throughput and cost targets.

You will lead kaizen activities, coordinate actions to meet the production plan, and partner with plant leadership to sustain World Class Manufacturing results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plan is met; drive continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure a safe workplace and enforce safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the shift and coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs and guides Team Leaders.
• Allocate people on the line; manage absenteeism; train and build teams.
• Mobilize support groups and resources to lead problem solving activities.
• Lead kaizen projects focused on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in technical field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives including the following:

• 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 can 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.

EOE/Disability/Veteran

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years' experience in supervision in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.