Plant Superintendent 1st Shift

Purpose The plant superintendent is responsible for activities of workers in all phases of a plant operation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manage the paintline shift operation. Ensure effective employee relations. Coordinate production activities with maintenance and quality to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment. Work with human resources to maintain corporate policies and manage overall headcount according to the budget and sales. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and discipline; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems. Consult with engineering relative to modifications of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products, or when developing new lines for a new product. Troubleshooting of processes and equipment. Provide support to all operations through the application of lean manufacturing / Kaizen principles. Manages special projects as requested by the General Manager. Frequent communication with all levels of management, corporate support groups, Quality Assurance, and plant personnel. Responsible for related safety requirements. Off shift contact person for customer concerns. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing management, a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience. 6 plus years of experience, or equivalent. Experience in automotive manufacturing.

Competencies Performance Management Technical Capacity Organizational Skills Leadership & Coaching Collaboration Teamwork Orientation Problem Solving/Analysis Knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Standards Computer Proficiency Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers Knowledge of related safety requirements Flexibility Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.