Production Supervisor - Powertrain - Optimal Inc.

Position Description:

• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work · Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
• Monitor ANDON occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
• Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level · Communication and Recognition
• Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets
• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks · Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Skills Required:

• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Experience Required:

• Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized work force
• CNC machining experience (PTO specific)
• Helium leaks stand experience (PTO specific)

Education Required:

• High School