Job Description

Description

General Position Summary 

The primary objective of the Production Supervisor (Nightshift) is to oversee the manufacturing area and maintain the overall TPS with a focus on minimizing down time, increasing productivity, and coordinating preventative maintenance activities.  One will also, manage groups as an operation unit and be responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, Hoshin, budget, and to ensure compliance with FIA’s safety, quality, and production standards 

• Maintain a safe working environment for all team members and leaders. 
• Will be responsible for tracking of KPIS, OA, PPM and Scrap in their area of responsibility. 
• Oversee TPS (Toyota Production System) and the Eight Step Problem Solving principles to analyze bottlenecks and potential safety and quality issues in their area of responsibility. Will also use these tools to prevent reoccurrence.  
• Responsible for the approvals, scheduling, and tracking of PTOs for the Team Members under their responsibility.   
• Lead continuous improvement activities for assigned area.  
• Must be a reliable person with a superior attendance record. 
• Will be involved in the interviewing of Team Leader candidates and assist in the selection process. 
• Will be required to assist in the development, building, and adherence of an overall training system. 
• Must have the ability to mentor and educate their direct reports as well as assist them in the evaluation of their team members. 
• Will conduct disciplinary actions within the company’s guidelines.  
• Work with other members of management and other departments to make a great working environment and open communication.  
• Present and Interact in Budget Planning, Hoshin Review, and Performance Reviews for staff.  
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance, and make ethical decisions. 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in manufacturing. 
• Assists the Manager in project planning and implementation of new processes/procedures as well as month-end reporting. 
• Drafts, submits, and presents various performance and management reports. 
• Implement, maintain applicable management system, processes, monitors and continually improve its results.  
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with federal, state and local environmental requirements. 
• Must be able to identify and provide control plan for applicable compliance obligations. 
• Must ensure the safety of work assignments and workspaces, assign safety training related to hazards, provide safety procedures and equipment, correct identified hazards (where practicable). Look into the causes of incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and discuss safety in regular meetings and performance reviews. 
• Other job duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Business Management, and/or a related field. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and communication. 
• Solid leadership skills. 
• Sound judgment in decision-making and establishing priorities as well as consistency. 
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Math Skills 
• Proficient computer skills, with additional experience in Microsoft Office programs or related software. 
• Able to work in a face-paced environment. 
• Capability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing process and terminology. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Basic understanding of TPS  
• Lifting up to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen. 
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to the audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management 
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone. 
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.  
• Individuals must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the shop floor, which includes Head Protection, hearing protection; safety eye protection, gloves, sleeves, and steel-toed safety shoes, and a High Visibility Vest.