Production Supervisor

Job Summary: Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of production workers to ensure the timely production of welded assemblies that meet the quality requirements of Martinrea and our customers.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years related management/supervisory experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency, including above average knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), inventory management system (CMS), and Kronos
• Excellent time management, communication, organization, decision making, and problem solving skills
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, work independently, and give instruction
• Must have a high level of proficiency with the English language
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949
• Essential Functions:
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Management Team on the assigned shift for Martinrea Jonesville's Emergency Response Team
• Verify conformance to part specifications
• Manage weld production and support personnel to achieve KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and productivity
• Maintain visual management boards and conduct daily communication meeting with team
• Implement production schedules and assign weld and support associates
• Interpret company policies for workers, enforce safety regulations, and document worker performance in support of disciplinary action when necessary
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
• Recommend continuous improvement ideas to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and elimination of waste
• Evaluate training needs and complete training and employee evaluations as required
• Analyze and resolve work problems, assist workers in solving work problems (1x1 training)
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Maintain attendance and production records
• Consults with other supervisors to coordinate departmental activities
• Communicates production issues to appropriate support departments
• Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Shift Superintendent
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of planes and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment: 25% Office Environment, 75% Plant Floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and lift/move up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach, and lift/move up to 50 pounds. Close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus are all required.