Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation seeks a Production Supervisor for the Injector department on 2nd Shift. The role involves leading daily operations, managing production activities, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Applicants should have a high school diploma, related experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the Injector department.
• Lead the production floor team for productivity and safety.
• Control and manage daily production activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 year College Degree in Business Management

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations within the Injector department on 2nd Shift. The purpose of this position is to control and manage daily production activities, production achievement, and 6s. The Supervisor will lead the production floor team, balancing manpower utilization effectively to maximize productivity while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 2 year College Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or Organizational Leadership
• 5P Training
• Previous Supervisory Experience

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily Activities: Floor Control, Production Reporting (Inventories, Production Achievement, Rejects), Quality Improvement, Associate Communications, Attendance Tracking (Line-up, Overtime), 6S and Safety Control, Daily Gemba:75%
• Continuous Improvement (Efficiency, Quality, Budget, w/PDCA cycle):5%
• Initiate Training and Assessment:5%
• Associate Coaching and Counseling:5%
• Understand and Achieve Customer Requirements (Quality, Cost, Delivery):5%
• Project Management:5%

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and carry out the Astemo Philosophy
• Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
• Confers with and prepares reports for upper management and possibly other Astemo companies
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment
• Ensures all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are complied with in functional area
• Conducts performance evaluations for subordinate personnel and provides support / training as needed
• Provides strong leadership to subordinate personnel
• Interacts with various levels of associates
• Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
• Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment
• Coordinates and recommends cost savings and efficiency ideas for the facility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will supervise associates

Software:

• Basic experience required in Windows and MS Office
• Intermediate experience required in Excel

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting, standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the work day
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 35 pounds occasionally, push pull up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Full Motor Skills

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Requires 1% travel
• Factory Setting with Noise

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer
• Measurement Equipment (Calipers, gages, etc)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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