PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Somic America is a family-owned company with locations in Maine-USA, Virginia-USA, Japan, Thailand, China, Indonesia, France, and India. As a global company we are always looking for the aspiring businessperson seeking to establish a career in Automotive Component Manufacturing. Manufacturing safety critical components in world class facilities requires developing a team of outstanding leaders and attention to detail throughout our manufacturing process and in our office settings. Our high-performing team is constantly looking to improve our company today for a brighter future tomorrow through a culture of continuous improvement. We are a team that views our problems as opportunities, which requires a continual effort to engage in talent acquisition.

SUMMARY
Directly supervises team leaders and indirectly oversees support and production team members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include orienting new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and training; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; leading adherence to safety and 5S requirements; addressing complaints and resolving problems with area team leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safety

Quickly respond to any reported accidents by investigating and reporting to the HR department.

Teach the proper methods for recognizing and reporting safety concerns.

Address any operator burden issues by working with the Engineering and Kaizen departments.

Quality

Notify Quality of any suspect material and help lead suspect part containment. Provide feedback to the team leader and management group of the outcome of non-conforming material.

Productivity

Confirm that the team leaders are auditing standardized work daily. Work hand in hand with the engineering department to improve on standardized work methods.

Maintain and follow pull system methods of scheduling the production lines using customer weekly demand.

Escalate downtime issues to the maintenance and engineering department to minimize the downtime.

Analyze production output on the shift report and communication boards. Give instant feedback on ahead or behind conditions.

Communication

Coach, mentor and counsel team leaders and team members regularly about team performance.

Evaluate shift reports and pull together performance, downtime and performance charts.

Notify the management staff of all change point management subjects.

Kaizen/Continuous Improvement

Recognize and act to eliminate waste.

Encourage problem solving methods and promote and implement Kaizen ideas.

Develop job rotation and cross training plans.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

Incumbent will play a leadership role within the plant, possess a strong worth ethic, be capable of multi-tasking, and be an innovative self-starter who can work well under pressure.

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to prepare presentations that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to production and management teams.