Production Supervisor - Press

Stellantis; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks a Production Supervisor - Press to lead small teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, allocate manpower, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality, throughput and cost targets.

You will coach and mentor team leaders, manage absenteeism, and collaborate with union staff while implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and kaizen initiatives across the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all plant levels.
• Ability to build relationships with plant leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter who can lead teams and coach others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to meet production plan and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure a safe workplace.
• Analyze losses during shifts and improve performance.
• Allocate personnel on the line and manage absenteeism.
• Coach and mentor team members; develop talent.
• Mobilize support groups and resources for problem solving.
• Lead kaizen projects focused on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Supervisor - Press will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach through put and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives including the following:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the area of responsibility.
• 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, coordinate SPW activities and improve performance.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the area of responsibility, 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 have the ability to 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 Through put improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• 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
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• At least 2 years of experience in supervision in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

The Production Supervisor - Press will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach through put and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives including the following:

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.