Production Supervisor - First Shift - Four Day Work Week
Company: North American Stamping Group
Location: Portland
Posted on: August 7, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
"An Equal Opportunity Employer" It is the policy of North
American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion,
and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified
individual with a disability or other status protected by law.Come
grow with us...North American Stamping is expanding and looking to
hire. We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to
join our team! North American Stamping Group is a privately held
company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative
processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the
automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America
allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United
States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the
manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II
supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the
automotive industry with a core business market consisting of
seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise,
vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window
regulators. Your success is our success... Our sales have grown
annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years,
tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading
Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers. The Production
Group Leaderreports to the Production Manager or designate. This
position is to oversee and coordinate all manufacturing related
activities in their designated area while providing motivation, Job
Instruction Training and Mentoring to Team Leaders and Team Members
that focus on Safety, Quality, efficiency, & cost reductions using
the TQPS principles of NASG. The Group Leader ensures Team Leaders
are maintaining the standardized work processes, training team
members in proper methods, Lean, 5-S, and TQPS tools to maintain
and improve the KPI's in their boundary area. What you get in
return ... First shift, four-day, 10-hour work week. Offering the
most competitive pay in the industry, along with a full benefits
package.Experience Requirements: Demonstrated Leadership,
Communication, & Facilitation Skill Sets Prefer 2 years as an Area
/ Production Leader - managing others preferably in a fast-paced
Stamping/Welding Environment. Minimum three (3) years of press
experience with progressive and/or transfer dies. Weld assembly
process experience is also preferred. Demonstrated capability of
using measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauging, etc.)
Personal/Technical Skills: Demonstrated organization and
interpersonal skills Demonstrated writing and computer skills
Demonstrated leadership skills Interest and skill in developing
subordinates; recognize individual strengths & weaknesses
Accountable - Teachable - Approachable Able to flex to address
changing needs Ability to problem solve.Essential Job
Functions:Safety Conduct daily and weekly safety inspection and
training to ensure departmental operations and personnel are in
compliance with OSHA and corporate Safety Policies and Practices.
Ensure & Enforce the use of Safety Blocks. Ensure & Enforce the
lockout/tagout procedure. Ensure & Enforce all safety
curtain/guards are in place during operation. Report all accidents,
injuries and/or illnesses and near misses in area with assistance
from Team Leader while working together to track performance and
countermeasure problems (and risks). Communicate all incident
information personally during team meetings. Review & submit
suggestions to improve the Safety Environment in assigned areas.
Train and coach Team Leads in creating a mentally engaged,
physically, emotionally, and professionally safe environment.
Frequently check on team members by visiting the area and stay
engaged to support their welfare.Personally observe team members
techniques as they perform job functions. Train and coach team
leads on their observation techniques Improve the techniques and
methods of the awkward movements in order to minimize physical
burdens. Collaborate with the Safety and EH experts to continuously
improve the ergonomics of the work. 5-S Process Develop a 5-S plan.
Review process with check sheets, mentor Team Leaders to "heighten
their awareness and educate them on desired standards." Evaluate
the 5-S condition daily by observing the process area. Coach Team
Leads on abnormalities. Follow up on any 5-S condition that is not
within standard.Standardized Work Assist Team Leaders or their
assigned designee to train the team members in Standardized Work
practices and follow up on any concerns that arise. Actively
listening for team members' techniques or methods that potentially
improve the standardized work. Observe that the team members are
following standard work. Check 1 or 2 processes within boundary
area daily ensuring all processes are checked each week. Lead by
example to ensure consistency of standardized work by team leads
and all team members. Check to confirm the "continuous improvement"
of Standardized Work and follow-up to ensure changes are made or
abnormalities are resolved. Ensure adherence to the ongoing use of
the Standardized Work Layered Process Audit system. Perform checks
to ensure Team Leads train using the standardized work teaching
methodology: 1) Prepare the team member; 2) Present the operation
to the team member; 3) Allow the team member to try out the
operation; and 4) Provide coaching and follow up. Monitor the
training, coaching and mentoring the trainee, and be a resource to
Team Leader. Confirm Team Leads validate job breakdown sheets and
standardize work processes with the team. Assist in the training of
audit team members in standardized work and ensure the Team Leader
completes the training matrix to document all training. Assist Team
Lead in providing department/new hire orientation as required for
replacements. Cell Operations (Quality, Productivity, Equipment,
Operations) Audit part quality throughout the shift. Assist team
member on first/last off part quality check at changeover and sign
first/last piece ticket Drive SMED - Coach and mentor changeover
times to ensure target are met or exceeded. Final visual audit
inspection of all parts leaving press area for quality. Verify that
containment pans are being used as specified for batch quantities.
Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality
is detected. Ensure the Containment Checklist procedures are
executed if product becomescontaminated. Assist with Requisition of
Corrective Actions related to Quality Issues. Allocate manpower as
needed within boundary area to meet production requirements. Must
adhere to the targeted labor quoted (number of FTE's) Ensure
presses and equipment are running at targeted run rate. Ex. SPM
must align with die set up sheet. If it can be exceeded a TCS
Worksheet must be submitted. Provide direction to team leads and
team members to maintain compliance with process standards. Monitor
the hourly production board to ensure team leads are keeping
abreast of the current production rate. Plan, coordinate and
supervise the activities of assigned personnel to meeting
production schedules efficiently and productively to hold employees
accountable for their performance. Respond as primary support to
team lead calls when needed and to avoid a line stop including
immediate escalation when line is down. Continuously monitor and
record KPI's (safety, quality, efficiency, downtime, etc.) for
boundary area with responsibility to identify and implement
countermeasures when abnormalities occur. Back-up Team Leads and
provide first response to line problems (product or process),
document problems, resolve when possible, follow-up with resources
to assure that the problem is corrected. Coordinate shift
activities & personnel schedules to maximize throughput in the Area
of Responsibility. Able to fill-in as needed for any assigned job
in the area of responsibility to include the Team Leader's role in
case of absence. Confirm quality of materials and finished goods.
Ensure set-up and operation of equipment in accordance with
production requirements, procedures, and policies. Enter all
Production data accurately in ShopEdge, efficiently, and
immediately after shift completion. Follow the Standard Operating
Procedures (i.e. dies/fixtures come out if they are not running).
Suggest methods of improvement (i.e. Continuous Improvement Plan &
TMI Suggestions using electronic suggestion log) while coaching and
mentoring Team Leaders. Assist in the writing/implementing the
area's process production documents, (SOP's), process related
tracking and investigation reports. Identify opportunities to
reduce waste and increase effectiveness. Complete and review
production process documents. Conduct walk-thru's for confirmation
that team members are adhering to daily activities - 5-S, TPM,
etc.. Track team member time off & attendance - to respond in a
timely matter to any related issues. Track team member training &
ensure that all team members maintain the expected level of
training on required documents, procedures, & processes. Follow
overtime procedure to assign team members to work on weekends and
holidays. Responsible for appraisal & discipline of work team
members. Hourly review of Production Lean Boards. Write & follow-up
on Work Orders as needed for repairs in assigned area. Assist other
Manufacturing requirements as needed.Problem
Solving/ContinuousImprovement Lead actions to countermeasure a
problem's root cause, monitor the results and standardize the
changes made to correct the problem. Be proactive in resolving
problems and elevate the need for assistance as necessary. "Go see"
and observe problems first-hand, investigate and ensure an
effective understanding of the facts/data. Practice, teach and
coach problem solving utilizing the "scientific method." Deepen
process learning through rapid low-cost trials/experiments to solve
problems. Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime,
changeovers, and process improvements through Cell and Area level
KPI's as it directly relates to quality, efficiency and scrap.
Continuously improve safety, quality and productivity through cell
team huddle brainstorming sessions. Mentor the team leader to
continuously improve their processes towards True North utilizing
Lean principles and TQPS processes at the cell and department
levels. Teamwork and Communication Communicate with the next shift
any and all issues/concerns resulting from your shift's operations.
Provide timely and effective feedback to help team members to
strengthen specific skill areas needed to accomplish a task or
solve a problem. Discuss in team meetings [huddles] information
concerning safety, quality, inventory, production schedules, etc.
and fosters continuous improvement through communication. Listen
and talk to the team members to get a better sense of their
concerns and issues while driving the TQPS philosophy Assure upward
communication of the issues and/or successes of the cell on an
as-needed basis. Complete required paperwork such as production
record charts, quality information and logbook for shift-to-shift
communication. Evaluate & Review goals with each team member;
provide feedback, correction, or direction as needed. Ensure that
all work cells are completed and replenished and adherence to
keeping KPI board updated as required: Safety Cross, Quality Cross,
Birdseye View, Training Matrix, 31-day KPI charts, 5S checklist,
TPM book checks, production reports, Escalation Protocol, etc..
Report all quality, production or safety problems to the Production
Manager. Address problems and implement the corrective actions
immediately and initiate a temporary process change if the problem
cannot be resolved quickly. Ensure work orders are submitted for
items needing repair in your area. Assist Team Leaders in tracking
all Work Orders, Tooling or Maintenance, for timely & accurate
repairs. Review and issue die set-up sheets as updated by Team
Leaders and team members. Be available for A.I. team meetings as
required & requested. Ensure adequate information is passed to
on-coming shifts to avoid unnecessary downtime. Self Lead by
example in promoting safety practices and policies, including but
not limited to, initiating start-of -shift stretches, wearing
proper PPE, and holding all team members accountable for wearing
theirs; following LOTO procedures; reminding the team about the
importance of Hazardous Communication labels (present, correct and
legible data) and SDS information. Demonstrate strong work ethic,
job knowledge, and honesty to gain/keep the respect of team
members. 100% commitment to the TQPS principles. Challenge the
status quo. Demonstrate a positive attitude/outlook. Model and
promote teamwork to ensure achievement of objectives. Good
communications skills.Work non-routine hours as required to
maintain production schedule compliance. Assure compliance of self
and subordinates with NASG procedures and standards.
Self-disciplined & self-directed to apply time as value
addedEducation Requirements: Prefer Bachelors Degree High school
diploma or GED - Minimum Proficient Math, Computer & Communication
skills North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free
workplace. Other details Pay Type Salary Apply Now
Keywords: North American Stamping Group, Nashville , Production Supervisor - First Shift - Four Day Work Week, Professions , Portland, Tennessee
Click
here to apply!
|