Production Line Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

Manufacturing Group Leader

Gen Night Shift

I. I. General Information

Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area

e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane,

welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the groups responsibilities.

Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and

responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all

company policies, Toyota Production System manufacturing standards and

methods, and standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction,

accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, 5S, efficiency, training, teamwork,

and morale.

II. Essential Job Functions :

General

A. Function as a front-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.

1. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with hisher

Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and

overtime, team member training and versatility, job rotation, and absenteeism.

2. Understand, execute, and ensure firm, fair, and consistent compliance with

all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective

action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member

Handbook.

3. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and

recommending additional training, coaching, and corrective action when needed.

4. Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual

trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication,

teamwork, and harmony at work.

5. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety,

quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.

B. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production

system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on

task with targets and implementation schedule.

1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize

currentnew processes and methods, reduce process variation, and identify and

methodically eliminate waste.

2. Develop standardized work procedures by designing andor documenting the

current best work sequence for each process.

3. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigningre-assigning

work stationing and analyze production requirements based on current work

situation and production schedules.

4. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku

Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective

and correct sub-standard conditions immediately.

5. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as

necessary to maintain efficient and stable operations.

C. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of safety,

quality, and efficiency possible.

1. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including

kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.

2. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality

feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team

members use the quality systems correctly.

3. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and

containment activities.

4. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.

5. Identify potential and current change points and make the required

adjustments needed to ensure safety, quality, target operational availability,

production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.

6. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions

to correct problems.

7. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and

coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation

of machines, tools, equipment, etc.

D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.

1. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets

including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a

method of continuous improvement.

2. Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily,

and initiate continuous improvement activities.

3. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity,

and cost improvement projects.

4. Lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions and

management directed initiatives.

E. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.

1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment

PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.

2. Lead, perform, andor participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping,

accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.

3. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implement

countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions

and team member well-being.

4. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill

Response, and Plant Security.

5. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.

F. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality

standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job

performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement.

1. Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experienced

andor certified trainers to perform new team member training and cross

training as needed.

2. Maintain training matrix for team leaders and team members, assuring

training is effective and corrects sub-standard performance issues.

3. Maintain, plan, and prepare department standardized work instruction

manuals.

4. Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation,

development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training.

G. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation

regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy,

procedure, or practice.

1. Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data.

2. Maintain specified records, files and logs of departmentshift activities

such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality,

maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other various

administrative duties.

3. Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records.

H. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues.

1. Through daily start of shift and communication meetings, keep team members

informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication.

2. Maintain daily andor frequent communication with upstream and downstream

groupsareas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations

in a team-based environment.

3. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).

III. Minimum QualificationsRequirements :

Education :

Associates degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field required, or

an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degree

preferred.

Experience :

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience

required.

Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or

production control experience a plus.

Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain,

seating, andor trim preferred.

Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF)

system preferred.

PersonalTechnical Skills :

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions

of a leadership role.

Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or

weekend overtime.

Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality

management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes

including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation,

and company policies as standards.

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and prioritize

activities.

• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal

skills.

Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through

problem resolution.

Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in

a team environment.

Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen

demands andor problems.

Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S,

cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.

Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to

manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skills

and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).

Language Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

ComputerSoftware :