Production Supervisor

Company: Means Industries
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principals.
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste program.
• Support the Company's Goals and Objectives, including reporting monthly progress.
• Keep production areas in ideal state to meet and or exceed 5S standards.
• Assign work responsibilities to employees.
• Build team member capability.
• Create a conducive work environment for employees to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks.
• Maintain and enforce required safety standards on plant floor.
• Ensure that production requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure that Company policies and procedures and the collective agreement are adhered to by employees.
• Use strong Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis to take corrective actions.
• Execute administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents (e.g., timekeeping, production reporting, etc.
• Quality requirements: Authorized to make decisions concerning quality issues.
• Develop and implement effective training programs for new team members and recurring training for previously qualified personnel consistent with departmental objectives.
• Assists with on-going cycle counting inventory of supplier product and finished goods materials
• Maintain production equipment and machinery in proper operating condition through utilization of the Maintenance and Tooling departments.
• Must be willing to work any shift and periodic weekend overtime.
• Other duties required.Work RequirementsKnowledge and Skills
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers and customers.
  • Must have a positive, proactive and problem solving attitude.
  • Must be able to read a blueprint.
  • Must be familiar with using a CMM.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in the use of Kronos or a similar timekeeping system.EducationBachelor's Degree preferred.Experience5+ years of experience in a fast paced, automotive stamping environment.Working ConditionsEssential Mental Functions
    • Ability to properly balance employee advocacy and business requirements.
    • Well-organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
    • Ability to adapt to changing business needs in a dynamic environment.
    • Ability to present instruction one-on-one and in a classroom setting.
    • Able to work independently and within a team.Essential Physical Demands
      • Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping and performing repetitive motion tasks.
      • Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
      • Usage of a computer and other productivity machinery such as a SAP hand held scanner and control panels.
      • Must be able to work necessary overtime if required.Means Industries, headquartered in Saginaw, MI, is a Tier 1 global automotive supplier of high value transformational propulsion-system technologies. Established in 1922, Means continues to foster a culture of collaboration through two business units, Means Propulsion Systems and Means TransForm Products. Our passion for problem solving drives everything we do and we remain committed to producing high quality innovative technology solutions for our global customers.For more information about our company and to apply to this position, please visit our website (www.meansindustries.com).Means is a division of Amsted Industries (www.amsted.com), one of the world's largest transportation component manufacturers. Based in Chicago, Amsted specializes in products that serve the rail, heavy-duty vehicle, automotive, construction and general industrial markets. Amsted is one of the largest 100 percent employee-owned companies in the United States.Means supports and cultivates creativity through a collaborative cross functional work environment. By nurturing innovation at all levels of the company, Means' desire for progress and improvement helps launch pioneering, transformative technologies within the automotive industry.With a high level focus on people development, you can grow and develop through diverse work experiences and quality training opportunities. Means is experiencing exponential growth and supports a culture where employees take pride and ownership in their work. As an employee owned company, you will recognize your direct impact on the business and be part of its success (US Only).Means offers a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching, a health savings account with contribution for US employees and an excellent retirement package.Means is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. No agencies.

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