Production Supervisor - Night Shift (4 Days 10 Hours) in Chicopee

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Home and auto insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC, a leading tier-one supplier for the automotive industry, seeks a Production Supervisor to direct union personnel across manufacturing and assembly of timing chain system components.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, with coaching and cross-department collaboration. You will oversee daily production schedules, implement continuous improvement plans, and manage labor utilization while ensuring adherence to policies and union contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree but not required.
• 3 to 7 years of supervisory experience or production leadership.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees at all levels.
• Ability to communicate with all employees and deal with difficult situations while adhering to policy.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and work instructions.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word required.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP Systems.
• Strong knowledge of EHS standards, Quality Control and Production processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift, depending on the current operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate union personnel across manufacturing and assembly stages.
• Provide coaching and direction to employees and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage daily material flow and department efficiency.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans for equipment and department.
• Monitor department budget and reduce production and MRO costs.
• Collaborate with EHS, Planning, Engineering and Quality.
• Communicate through toolbox and employee meetings.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, rules, and Union Contract; resolve work problems.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records.
• Coordinate activities with Group Leaders and departments to meet production schedules.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

ISO Procedures

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

EHS Standards

Quality Control

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced Environment

Shift Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (not required)

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

The Production Supervisor directs and coordinates union personnel within the various departments involving the various stages of manufacturing and assembly of automotive parts, specifically timing chain system components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Production Supervisors are responsible for directing, coordinating, training, coaching, and supervising the daily activities of assigned employees that are directly and/or indirectly engaged in the production process of assigned products/departments/processes in a manner that ensures all safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and labor utilization goals are achieved.
• Provide clear expectations, coaching and direction to employees.
• Create and monitor daily efficient flow of material through the department by utilization of manpower and equipment in the department.
• Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the equipment, and overall department.
• Monitor yearly budget for the department ensure goals are met by reducing cost related to production and MRO supplies.
• Foster working relationships with associated departments i.e. EHS, Planning, Engineering and Quality.
• Establish and maintain effective communication vehicles such as toolbox meetings and employee meetings.
• Understands, communicates, and follows all company policies, work rules, and Union Contract. Effectively utilizes this knowledge to:
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Correctly maintains time and attendance records.
• Confers with Group Leader(s) and employees to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Ensure department inventory is accurate.
• Partner with Human Resources and management when addressing grievance and disciplinary matters to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees.
• Make daily decisions on production schedules and personnel related matters that affect the delivery and quality.

It is the expectation of the company that Supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently complies with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree but not required
• 3 to 7 years of supervisory experience or production leadership
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate with all employees and deal with difficult situations as they arise, while effectively adhering to company policy and procedure.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and work instructions.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word required
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO procedures is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP Systems.
• Strong knowledge of EHS standards, Quality Control and Production processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift, depending on the current operational needs.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 11 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term , flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities//Veterans/

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Compensation details: 75000-95000 Yearly Salary

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