Production Supervisor (Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift, Targeting 2nd shift)

Summary:

Assist Production Manager by assuring that the assigned production department is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supervise production team members performing production operations and must be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the team member handbook, safety manual, all rules, programs, and procedures that pertain to production team members.

- Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment. Evaluate probationary team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion and demotion transfer or release.

- Responsible for maintaining manpower within the assigned department at authorized levels.

- Participate and drive HPT initiatives.

- Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment: takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.

- Continuously analyzes the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.

- Consults with team members regarding on-the-job problems to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.

- In case of emergency, direct team member to their assigned safe area.

- Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e. employee status form, timecards, PTO sheets, EIRP reward, etc.).

- Contact Engineering and Maintenance for required repair work.

- With the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.

- Develop among the assigned team members a consciousness for the need for the need for teamwork to attain departmental and Johnson Controls objectives.

- Support and carry out Adient’s management philosophy and vision.

- Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.

Requirements:

- Managing team schedules

- Training new hires

- Evaluating performance and providing feedback

- Ability to multitask

- Knowledge of health and safety regulation

- Ensure that health and safety laws are being followed

- Identifying and applying career advancement opportunities

- Helping to resolve employee issues and disputes.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Strong computer skills (word, excel, and PPT)

- A strong team-player mentality

- The ability to solve problems

- Proactive approach to managing team members and the production shop

- Problem solving abilities

- Analytical skills

- Time management

- Decision-Making abilities

- The ability to work either shift (1st or 2nd)

- The ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the shift

- The ability to standup and walk for 90% of a 10-hours shift

- 5 years of manufacturing experience

- Excellent time management skills

Additional Information:

Training is 1st shift for about a month (Mon-Fri, some Sats.)

Seeking candidates that have flexibilty to work 1st or 2nd shift, and switch shifts as needs of business change. Adient is asking for flexibililty. Please confirm candidate flexibility on resume or Candidate Screening form.

Position is 1st shift 8:30am -4:30pm ( 8 hr days, some OT)

Position is 2nd shift 8:30pm- 4:30am ( 8 hr days, some OT)

Nice to have: Bilingual Spanish