Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Company: Shiloh Industries, Inc.
Location: Canton
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing hourly production personnel involved in metal stamping and laser welding operations. The Production Supervisor collaborates with other functional groups (e.g. Quality, Materials, EHS, etc.) to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met, and product is shipped on-time to customers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Supervise production manufacturing personnel.
• Facilitate daily meetings with the team to confirm work assignments, communication production expectations and ensure employees have the right tools and information to perform work.
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to allow employees to meet the performance expectations.
• Promptly address employee attendance and/or performance issues in accordance with Company policies & procedures, including administration of disciplinary actions, if/where necessary. Consult with the next-level management and/or Human Resources, if/where needed.
• Track and report performance for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including scrap, downtime, quality, delivery, operational effectiveness, cost, safety, etc.
• Enter labor hours, schedules and attendance into the Company's designated system (currently Kronos Timekeeper).
  • Champion Shiloh Production System (SPS) and monitor compliance to the standards within the assigned work area, including standards for 5s/housekeeping, standard work, training, etc.
  • Act in accordance with Shiloh Core Values, including placing priority on Safety in the work environment.
  • Create and maintain training plans for assigned employees.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and other functions/supervisors to pro-actively address production concerns/issues, e.g. customer delays, rejections, etc.
  • Participate in cross-shift meetings to provide updates and exchange information critical to the operation.
  • Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement activities within the Plant.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for identified problems or concerns, e.g. safety, quality, engineering, etc.
  • Act in the absence of other Production Supervisors.
  • May act in the absence of the Value Stream Manager.Education and/or Experience
    • Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
    • Two years of directly relevant supervision required.
    • Two years of experience in relevant manufacturing work environment required, including where Lean concepts were implemented.
    • Experience with metal manufacturing, blanking and laser welding operations or stamping operations is highly desired.
    • Experience with DuPont STOP safety program, or comparable program focused on employee safety, highly desired.
    • Experience with Plex ERP highly desired.
    • Certifications as Auditor highly desired.Other Requirements
      • Must be able to work overtime with limited notice, on daily and/or weekend basis.
      • Must be able to temporarily work different shifts, if/when it is necessary, to act in the absence of another supervisor and/or manager.Skills and Abilities
        • Problem-Solving. Ability to define problems, collect data, investigate and analyze data, establishing facts and propose conclusions and recommendations.
        • Decision Making. Ability to use and interpret data and consequences and make business-appropriate decisions.
        • Time Management. Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and assignments and ensure the right deliverables at the right time.
        • Computer Systems. Advanced proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
        • Continuous Improvement. Seeks to improve processes for increase efficiency, cost savings/avoidance, etc.Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsNoneAdditional CompetenciesNonePhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; be able to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to communicate. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, but in certain situations may be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more. Vision abilities required by this job are the same as required for a driver's license in the state in which the person lives, and will be demonstrated by maintaining that license.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to wear the protective clothing and equipment designated in work instruction procedures.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

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