Production Supervisor - Material Handling

Position Description:

• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
• Monitor Andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
• Utilize process confirmation to verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
• Provide team communication and recognition
• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Handle the basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Be responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department
• Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers
• Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities
• Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices
• Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel
• Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication
• Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process
• Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.

Skills Required:

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Experience Required:

• Safety experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently

Education Required:

• High School diploma or GED