Production Supervisor for Dip Spin, 3rd Shift

Iafi; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IAFI in Greenfield, IN seeks a Production Supervisor for Dip Spin on 3rd shift. The role focuses on leading the department with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) as core pillars. You will mentor team members, coordinate training, and drive Kaizen initiatives while maintaining 100% on-time delivery.

The supervisor will act as an interim leader, support hiring, and ensure compliance with TPS and TPM practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to perform basic troubleshooting with minimal direction after training.
• Recognize bottlenecks and adjust plan/manpower as necessary.
• Read and understand Kanban and match Kanban to part.
• Use calipers for measuring parts and read engineering specs.
• Experience with Windows and Excel for production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as priorities.
• Coordinate training for new team members and plan cross-training.
• Act as the first point of contact for department members and communicate effectively.
• Facilitate Start of Shift meetings and communicate SQDC messages.
• Plan and assign daily tasks; ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Manage Kaizen/continuous improvement activities and abnormal conditions.
• Provide updates to the Floor Management System and ensure 4S+ standards.
• Assist with hiring and interim leadership during absences.

Education

Associates or better.

Job description

Production Supervisor for Dip Spin, 3rd Shift

Job Category : Manufacturing (BZ,DS,HT,M10,M8,NF,M6,MFG

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Greenfield, IN 46140, USA

Description

Summary

Support the department Team Members through efforts to achieve the departmental and company goals. Serve as an example for other employees in the department. Lead the department with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in mind.

• Maintain knowledge of all jobs within the department.


• Serve as a student and champion of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM).


• Coordinate the training for new Team members for them to be trained effectively; develop a plan for cross training the team to ensure area and process coverage.


• Acts as the first point of contact for department Team Members, providing support and communication for the team.


• Facilitate department Start of Shift Meeting, SQDC message, and expectations.


• Plan department work assignments and assign daily tasks.
  
  
  • Establish priorities and sequences to promote 100% on-time delivery to customers.
  
  
  • Take necessary action to assure that each process sends only 100% conforming product/parts to the next process to promote TPS and minimum inventories.
  
  


• Provide improvements to work instructions and procedures.


• Determine the root cause(s) and countermeasures for product nonconformances, machine/tool, process problems, Abnormal conditions, and for all other matters/occurrences that will benefit from Kaizen activities/continual improvement.


• Management of the Floor Management System to include developing, communicating, and posting results


• HazMat Training and Compliance (for applicable areas)


• Support of developing and executing the area's function action plan


• Shift Transition with On-coming/off-going Area Leader.


• Step in to production assignments as needed to provide relief for absence or emergency.


• Manage abnormal conditions by communicating, analyzing, and resolving issues.


• Lead Area 4S+ and enforce compliance with established standards.


• Responsible for Safety communication, reporting, and enforcement of team compliance, including but not limited to accident investigation and countermeasures, protective equipment, protection on the job, OSHA requirements, and emergency action plans.


• Quality facilitation by auditing and assuring that work instructions are complete and accurate and standard work is being followed.


• Manage the performance of their area and team members with prompt communication to the section manager.


• Complete non-routine projects or assignments, i.e., participation in Kaizen events and help to lead improvement processes.


• Act as an interim leader in cases of a Section Manager’s short-term absence.


• Participates in hiring new Team Members and is part of the decision-making process.


• Complete other assignments as deemed necessary by IAF leadership.

Education & Training

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus


• Three-year related experience and/or training (5 to 7 years of experience preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Qualifications

Must have the ability to:

• Perform basic troubleshooting activities with minimal direction after training.


• Recognize bottlenecks and adjust plan/manpower as necessary.


• Read and understand Kanban and match Kanban to part.


• Use calipers for measuring parts.


• To use hand tools, understand and perform required techniques.


• Identify problems and come up with appropriate solutions.


• Read and interpret technical drawings, quality specifications, and engineering specifications.


• Be familiar with the use of industrial equipment and mechanical tools.


• Read the Production Schedule.


• Work in a Windows computer environment with proficiency in Excel.


• Look up Work instructions or reference documents.


• Take initiative.


• Extend shift by 30 minutes on each end.

Must be:

• Safety aware.


• Quality focused.


• Collaborative, inspiring teamwork.


• Adaptable to learn and perform and be willing to do various duties.


• Oriented to continuous improvement; make suggestions and improve processes and quality.


• Highly organized.


• Self-motivated.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, bending, and lifting


• Occasional kneeling, climbing, and reaching


• Lifting up to 40lbs


• Work Environment: Manufacturing (potential exposure to hazardous chemicals)


• Ventilation: Adequate.


• Temperature: Not temperature-controlled.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

GED or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

5-7 years:

Leadership

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