Supervisor (2nd Shift Paint Shop)

Smp Automotive Systems Alabama Inc; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc is seeking a Supervisor for the 2nd Shift Paint Shop in Cottondale, AL. The role leads the shift, ensures KPIs are met, oversees safety, and coordinates staff to maintain production quality and delivery standards.

Responsibilities include audit of processes, first-piece release, and daily KPI reporting, with emphasis on strong leadership and rapid response to changing production needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related work experience.
• Supervisory experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Administration and management of production systems with KPI focus.
• Knowledge in IATF Audit processes, ISO 14000, VDA 6.3.
• Basic knowledge in labor regulations and training systems.
• Core tools: AMEF, Control Plan, Flowchart, Pareto, 8D.
• Safety rules and 5S.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shift Start Board with staff in charge before shift.
• Pass staff support, report incidents and adjust shift templates.
• Audit and perform first piece release in processes.
• Leadership and customer service orientation.
• Ensure delivery compliance to customer requirements.
• Audit PPE usage and area safety per 5S.
• Prepare daily indicators and report to operations board.
• Notify Superintendent of downtime and assist in resolution.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Supervisory experience

KPIs management

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

AMEF

Control Plan

Flowchart

Pareto

8D Problem Solving

JIS systems

Job description

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Supervisor (2nd Shift Paint Shop)

Regular Full-Time Management Cottondale, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2185

Objective:

• Comply with the production and customer quality requirements ensuring the requested quantity. Managing the correct administration of personnel to fulfill the KPIs assigned to their position.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related work experience.
• Supervisory experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Administration and management of production systems and focus on KPIS objectives
• Knowledge in IATF Audit processes, ISO 14000, VDA 6.3
• Basic knowledge in labor achievements and application of internal work regulations
• Knowledge in training systems
• Core tools basic level in AMEF, Control Plan, Flowchart, Paretos, 8 D’s
• JIS systems
• Industrial Safety Rules and 5 “S”
• Great communication

Main Duties:

• Shift Start Board with your staff in charge (Top 5) prior to shift
• Pass staff support, report and control incidents and adjust your template to start the shift.
• Audit and perform first piece release in your processes
• Leadership
• Confident
• Customer Service
• Flexibility and Sense of Urgency to respond to change
• Verify training of team members with Team Leader
• Audit use of PPE and safety conditions in your area in charge; apply 5 "S" in your area
• Prepare and present results of indicators from the previous day for the operations board
• Follow up on the ILUO training plan of your operational staff
• Audit and update Standard Work Instructions for your area in charge.
• Review the behavior of board time x hour; take action if necessary
• Monitoring of production rates in their lines and responding as needed
• Ensure delivery compliance based on customer requirements
• Cancel SAP scrap parts generated in their processes and take actions to prevent in the future
• Ensure product quality in its processes according to standardized work
• Give immediate response to the quality problems found in the final inspections of their areas
• Prepare daily reports of their indicators and update their information boards
• Notify the Superintendent when down time takes place that cannot be resolved quickly or when consistent short periods of down time take place and help is needed to address it

Special Authorities:

• Authority to stop Defective Material / Product.
• Multidisciplinary Team Analyzes failure and Process Quality personnel (Injection, Paint, Assembly) of Disposal and Release of Material / Non-Conforming Product.
• Responsible for Ensuring the Customer Requirements are met in the SMP production lines / Customer Lines.
• Authority to stop processes
• Maintenance, Mold and Process Personnel (AWETAS, SMED) has the Authority to Stop and Release production processes but No Authority to stop and release product; This faculty is assigned only to the Quality Personnel