Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in; Meridian Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to manage day-to-day operations. The role involves overseeing production lines, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and supervisory experience in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a supervisor/management position preferred.
• Previous experience in a production environment required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily production operations during shifts.
• Manages personnel issues and ensures quality and timely shipments.
• Participates in lean and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Project Prioritization

Computer Skills

Education

Associate's degree in management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Finance)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operations during irregular business hours. This includes managing available personnel and production lines, troubleshooting production problems, and assisting the production associates with training and/or special projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages production lines and schedules according to available materials and trained personnel
• Ensures quality and on time shipments of products
• Handles all personnel issues during the assigned shift including, but not limited to, call-offs, accident reporting, overtime administration and employee inquiries
• Troubleshoots and assists employees with general production and quality issues; determines how problems should be resolved
• Provides run cards and prints as needed; informs the Quality Team of any needed adjustments
• Communicates production problems, changes and related issues to the appropriate management team members
• Works with production associates to complete necessary training and evaluations; oversees cross-training as necessary
• Ensures production processes comply with GHS and ISO14000
• Enforces all safety policies and procedures as established by the Health & Safety Manager
• Manages emergency situations, including severe weather and plant evacuation

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates regularly with employees and handles customers needing assistance
• Participates in lean and continuous improvement projects
• Enforces policies and ensures lean concepts are utilized in day-to-day operations, including 5S, TPM, and kanbans.
• Completes and assists with special projects as directed
• Supports all ISO 9001 compliance requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize projects on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ability to make decisions regarding production needs and requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills are required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in management or equivalent experience
• Preferred 2+ years in a supervisor/management position
• Previous experience in a production environment required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements:

Individual is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend and crouch to perform job duties. Must be able to operate production equipment, including adjustments to extruders and the manipulation of knobs, buttons, etc. Lifting of no more than 40 lbs. is required.

Visual Requirements:

Close visual work required. Ability to read information in a variety of formats.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel is required.

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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