Supervisor Production- VON P2

Jtekt Na; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated 3rd Shift Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations for Tier-1 Automotive production. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring production meets customer demands, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, making a significant impact on production efficiency and employee development. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about manufacturing excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of quality and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3rd shift manufacturing operations for automotive production.
• Support new program launches and supervise team leaders.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Safety Initiatives

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supervision or Business

Job description

TITLE

3rd Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing

COMPANY

JTEKT Automotive Tennessee Vonore

DEPARTMENT

Manufacturing

LOCATION

Vonore, Tennessee

REPORTS TO

Manager, Manufacturing

REVISION DATE

08/06/2018

Shift

3rd Shift

Summary/Purpose

Oversee 3rd shift manufacturing operations for Tier-1 Automotive production in a specific area of the facility.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Assist in developing unit budgets and performance targets.
• Execute production to achieve customer order and shipment requirements.
• Support new program launches, transitioning process development to actual manufacturing capability.
• Supervise and provide direction to reporting team leaders for all operations on the responsible shift.
• Build and support continuity and communication between shifts.
• Support inventory reduction and cost improvement strategies.
• Maintain positive employee relations and development.
• Manage achievement of quality, quantity, and cost objectives.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership to team leaders in safety, quality, 5S, warranty reduction, and delivery targets, and support all team leader development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work daily overtime and weekends when directed or necessary to complete essential duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain privacy of all PHI in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises a department of 5-8 non-exempt employees in accordance with policies and procedures.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a leadership role and promote team systems.
• Strong understanding and commitment to HS&E initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.

The above may be waived by the department Director/Manager and the Human Resources Director if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in supervision or a business-related field preferred, with 2 to 4 years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience with lean production, continuous flow, Toyota Production Systems, and metal machining, fabrication, or assembly in the automotive industry is a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Sit with intermittent walking.
• Manual dexterity for duties such as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing.
• Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone.
• Visually read reports, computer screens, etc.
• Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked per day, 5 days a week.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.