Production Supervisor-Tool & Die - Woodhaven, MI

VetJobs; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Supervisor-Tool & Die in Woodhaven, MI. This role involves coaching teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Journeyman tool and die maker card and experience in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Journeyman tool and die maker card required.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coach safety, quality, and productivity to meet objectives.
• Optimize throughput and support continuous improvement.
• Supervise preventative maintenance schedules and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Education

High School/GED

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Job Description

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At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Tool & Die Supervisors to the next level. Some of these talented employees have the title of ‘Process Coach-Tool & Die” and are responsible for supporting, teaching and coaching the work team (Team Leader and Team Members) to deliver key measurables that support score card targets as well as performing deep analysis of issues and continuous improvement by connecting results with the Andon, the Process, and the Inputs.

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives

Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

Communication and Recognition

Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets

Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks

Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures

Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, output, and up time.

Supervise preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time

Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time

Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation

Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels and pierce operations

Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs

Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues

Auto req ID

446788BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Manufacturing

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

You'll have...

Journeyman tool and Die maker card.

Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Required Behaviors

Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers

Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

Even better, you may have...

3-5 Years Automotive Class A Body Experience Preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of constraint management principles

Prior experience managing a unionized work force.

Extensive knowledge of Stamping/Metal forming along with Tool and Die function and repair.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors

Ability to multi-task

Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

City*

Woodhaven

State*

Michigan

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ford Motor Company

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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