Supervisor Production | 3rd Shift

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier seeks a Production Supervisor in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves planning personnel, monitoring production, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have experience in production and the automotive industry, along with strong communication and management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production.
• 1-3 years of experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule personnel in cooperation with the Production Manager.
• Monitor daily established production requirements throughout the shift.
• Train and monitor employee performance.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Decision-Making

People Management

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

United States - TN - Chattanooga

Job Description

1. Plan and schedule personnel in cooperation with the Production Manager (e.g., vacation, temporary workers, overtime work).
2. Provide production expectations and quality feedback to team members in daily start-up meetings.
3. Monitor daily established production requirements throughout the shift to ensure customer requirements and plant objectives are met while ensuring HSE and 5S policies and standards are followed.
4. Train and monitor employee performance to ensure operators are certified, and the operator training matrix is updated and meeting departmental targets.
5. Compile KPI data and populate end-of-shift reports. Distribute to managers and appropriate operations and support personnel.
6. Ensure job training and daily job rotations are in place and enforced.
7. Ensure compliance with team member handbook, safety guidelines, all rules, programs, and procedures that pertain to production team members.
8. Monitor quality of product throughout the production process.
9. Participate in Team Leader meetings and quality initiatives.
10. Conduct daily reviews of processes and personnel to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3-5 years of experience in production.
• 1-3 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Experience in a Just in Time (JIT) environment (preferred).
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is actively exploring new business opportunities. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is based in ten R&D centers and regional offices, with capabilities including engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers in exploring future mobility and providing leading cabin solutions.

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