Production Supervisor Job Overview
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My client are a manufacturer of interiors for the automotive industry and are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team on a 3-shift pattern.
Responsibilities include:
* Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift)
* Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
* Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas…
* Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift.
* Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
* React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans.
* Replace GAP leader when necessary.
* Drive actions for improvement:
* Know team problems, seek feedback
* Define area for performance improvements
* Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead problem solving groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics.)
* Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
* Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place.
* Audits once a week with each GAP Leader to the respect of standardized work
* Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions.
* Assure daily management
* Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines.
* Manage headcount: plan the day before, people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis.
* Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role.
* Support and help to fix problems.
* Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours…)
* Ensure the respect of safety instructions, policies and procedures.
* Development of the team
* Participate to selection and recruitment of staff.
* Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line.
* Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members.
* Manage annual performance interviews for all team members.
Production Supervisor Job Requirements
* Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background
* Experience in production supervisory environment
* Experience working with management systems
* Experience managing a team of logistics operators
* Live within a commutable distance to Litchfield
* Happy to work shifts (including nights)
Production Supervisor Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary + shift allowance
Full benefits to be discussed
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.