Production Supervisor: Lean Ops, Safety & Kaizen Leader

Stellantis Financial Services; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services in Warren, MI, seeks a Production Supervisor to manage small teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, allocate manpower, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and throughput targets.

You will coordinate activities to achieve business metrics, lead kaizen projects, and mentor Team Leaders while collaborating with plant leadership and customers as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED (noted in basic requirements).
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface with various levels of employees within the Plant.
• 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.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services in Warren, MI, seeks a Production Supervisor to manage small teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, allocate manpower, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and throughput targets.

You will coordinate activities to achieve business metrics, lead kaizen projects, and mentor Team Leaders while collaborating with plant leadership and customers as required.