Production Supervisor
Livonia, MI - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Ensure the achievement of the units safety production quality and continuous improvement goals throughadequate planning organization coordination and control of its human and technical resources and materials.
Primary Responsibilities:
Create a work environment in whichemployees arerespectedwelcome safeand empowered.
Responsible for all parts being built to the manufacturing plan and customer specifications.
Ensure that employees and team leaders areproperly trainedand empowered to execute the jobrequirements.
Communicatework rules andstandards of conduct.
Assess employee performance and initiate employee coaching anddisciplineas necessary.
Identifycontroland communicate risk in operations.
Act as a role model and ensure employees model safe behaviors.
Initiate andparticipatein incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure production reports are accuratelymaintained.
Organize and schedule work including management of breaks overtimevacationand absencecoverage to achieve production requirements.
Ensure conformance to quality procedures and proper application of quality and process controls.
Encouragesupportand communicate improvement ideas from operators andassistwithimplementation once ideas have been approved.
Collaborate with Continuous Improvement teamsidentifyingand proposingpossible solutionsandsupporting their effective implementation.
Ensure communication between shifts and that team meetings occur.
Participate in meetings with managers to evaluate performance results and planned actions.
Participate in critical parts meetings as needed and daily walkabout.
Participate in or lead safetyrelated processes such as hazard assessment work instructiondevelopment incident investigations LPA 6S safety walks etc.
Ensure that HSElegaland management system requirements for work areas are met.
May on occasion beto perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
Four-yeardegree ortwo-yeardegree in pursuit of a four-year degree
Minimum of 3 years supervision experience
Ability toidentifyand resolveday-to-daytechnical and operational problems.
Analytical skills to gather and interpret production information.
Computer competency spreadsheet charting and word documentation.
Usestact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
Professional Officeand Manufacturing environment
Mustwear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when
Equipmentusedrequires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin genetic information physical or mental disability age veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences whether personal professional or via education or volunteerism we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.Remote Status:
On-siteRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
OUR INNOVATION. YOUR ADVANTAGE. Cooper Standard is a leading materials science and manufacturing expert headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA. We operate in 21 countries and with a global team of 25,000 employees. We develop materials, systems and components for a wide range of diver ... View more