TL Production - Cheraw 1 - 1st Shift

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Cheraw (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensuring products meet requirements and driving KPI results at our U.S. facility near Florence, SC.

You will prioritize weekly production schedules, guide teams, oversee training, safety, and continuous improvements in QCD, and use dashboards to review performance. This role offers opportunities to grow within a global technology company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a 2-year technical degree.
• OTJ experience with Schaeffler may be considered.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as a multi skilled operator in area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of production processes, measurement/inspection, planning & control, MS-Office and SAP.
• Ability to work with others, collaborate and persuade to accomplish work.
• Familiar with computer programs and strong communication to resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead production to meet requirements and KPIs.
• Determine manufacturing priorities for weekly schedules and assign work.
• Direct personnel actions including training, performance appraisal and safety.
• Oversee equipment setup, maintenance and checks.
• Establish and refine procedures to improve QCD.
• Promote a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Create a motivating atmosphere with open communication and engagement.
• Support PL in communicating goals and KPIs to the workforce.
• Take ownership for team performance and accountability.
• Monitor and review KPI goals and provide weekly feedback.
• Use dashboards for KPI feedback and performance reviews.
• Meet regularly to review performance and address issues with the PL.

Skills

Multiskilled operator

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Persuasion skills

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Lead production activities to ensure that products meet all requirements and to achieve KPIs agreed.

2. Determine manufacturing priorities to match weekly production schedules and make respective assignments.

3. Direct personnel actions, including selection, training, performance appraisal and safety procedures.

4. Direct routine equipment set-up and maintenance and check for accomplishment.

5. Establish instructions and refine procedures, when necessary, in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.

6. Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and safe work habits in all employees

7. Responsible for creating a motivating atmosphere of trust and open communication where:

8. Employees are engaged and actively participating in performance improvement

9. Support PL in communication of production goals, KPI’s to production workforce

10. Take ownership and responsibility for the performance of the team

11. Monitors and evaluates KPI goals for the work area and holds each individual accountable for performance

12. Uses an effective compelling dashboard as a means of feedback on KPI’s Position Description

13. Meets regularly (min. once per week) to review performance

14. Addresses performance issues with PL in related meetings with employee

15. Provides recognition and rewards related to performance goals

16. Responsible for maintaining a competent, skilled work group.

17. Trains new employees using approved training model / material provided by Training and Development

18. Trains current employees related to refresher training/new procedures/new equipment/performance etc.

19. Responsible for maintains all training records of employees and insuring certifications are current

20. Monitors absenteeism – supports PL in appropriate disciplinary action when needed

21. Evaluation of employees – Provides feedback to manager for employee evaluation purposes and attends performance feedback

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer 2 year Technical degree
• will consider OTJ experience with Schaeffler
• Will consider 3-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing
• Experience as a multi skilled operator in his/her area of responsibility
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control, MS-Office and SAP
• Ability to work with others, collaborate and use persuasion to accomplish the work
• Familiar with computer programs
• Strong communication stills and able to resolve conflict

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords:Production;

Nearest Major Market: Florence
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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