TNN1 Production Manager

North-American-Stamping-Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North-American-Stamping-Group (NASG) seeks a Production Supervisor to manage all production activities in the assigned division, coach team members, and drive cost reductions, inventory management, and delivery performance. The role may include 3–4 direct reports and stepping into leadership roles as needed.

Responsibilities include data reporting, shift coordination, and ensuring safety and quality practices across the team, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong team development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience as an Area/Production Supervisor with ≥5 years in stamping & welding.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong math, computer, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership, organization, and communication abilities.
• Experience with measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production activities in the assigned division and coach team members.
• Allocate manpower and manage 31-day charts, TPM checks, and quality systems.
• Report data for Monthly Management Review and drive safety and cost initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies; manage performance reviews of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Safety Practices

Measuring Instruments

Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience as Area/Production Supervisor with ≥5 years

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

At NASG, our strength comes from our people. We invest in training, development and advancement opportunities that allow team members to build meaningful, long-term careers. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow with a company that is manufacturing strength and engineered to perform.

Join our team and help build what comes next.

General Summary

To Manage all Production activities in the assigned division. This position will encourage others to seek opportunities for different & innovative approaches to addressing problems as opportunities. Coach & develop team members respectfully using guidance & feedback to help them strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Make critical decisions while following company procedures. Identify & correct conditions that affect team member safety. Initiative to be a team builder and create an environment for team members to work toward a goal. Will also be responsible for driving key initiatives to include cost reductions, inventory management and delivery performance. This position could have 3-4 direct reports.

Essential Job Functions

1. Allocate manpower as needed to meet production requirements.
2. Step into Group or Team Leader's role in case of their absence.
3. Report data for Monthly Management Review meetings.
4. Evaluate & Review goals with each Associate; provide feedback, correction, or direction as needed.
5. Report Area performance to Associates on a documented schedule.
6. Continuous interaction with team members driving the TQPS philosophy.
7. Manage all 31-day charts, 5S checklist, TPM checks, reports, etc. for data collection & report outs.
8. Assist Group Leaders in tracking all Work Orders, Tooling or Maintenance, for timely & accurate repairs.
9. Review & issue die set-up sheets as updated by Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Associates.
10. Responsible for performance reviews of all direct reports including mentoring, counseling, & corrective actions.

1. Be available for A.I. team meetings as required & requested.
2. Manage shift-to-shift communications to avoid unnecessary downtime
3. Ensure that Group & Team Leaders are adhering to company policies and administering effective pro-associate practices.

1. Ability to enter into ShopEdge all Production data accurately, efficiently, and immediately after shift completion.

1. Follow the Standard Operating Procedures guidelines - dies/fixtures come out if they are not running.
2. Hourly review of Production Lean Boards.
3. Develop methods of improvement - using Continuous Improvements & A.I. Team Suggestion Routers.
4. Ensure team member training is maintain at the expected level for required documents, procedures, & processes.
5. Administer appraisal & discipline of work team members.
6. Ensure compliance to Safety Policies and Practices.
7. Accident Investigations for proper Corrective Actions.
8. Ensure 5-S standards are maintained - Review verification of items on 5S checklist.
9. Support all Quality systems, Promote Quality achievement & performance.
10. Follow-up and execute as needed on Corrective Actions.
11. Define Quality procedures in conjunction with the Quality Department.
12. Any additional duties assigned by next level leader.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

• Preferred - Associates Degree or equivalent experience as an Area/Production Supervisor for at least five (5), years in a fast-paced Production Environment with an emphasis in Stamping & Welding
• Required - High school diploma or GED
• Excellent Math, Computer, & Communication skills

Experience:

• Demonstrated Leadership, Organization, and Communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute & develop practices which promote Continuous Improvement, Quality, Safety, etc.

• Demonstrated capability of using measuring instruments.

Excellent skills in the use of EXCEL & Microsoft WORD