Production Supervisor

Supervisor

Specialty:  Production Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Issue/Revision Date:

10/1/2014

Position Title:

 Supervisor

Area/Specialty:

 Production

Location:

ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia

Department:

 Production

Reports To:

 Production Manager

FLSA Category:

 Hourly      Salaried - Exempt    

Direct Reports:

Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitate the manufacture of high quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner; keeping in mind the needs of the company, our customers, our employees, and our community. 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Ensure a safe work environment and safe work activity of all SAFA employees as well as contract employees.

a.     Conduct daily self-checks of the workplace.

b.     Promote SAFETY by your actions.

c.     Correct unsafe findings immediately.

2.     Ensure an environmentally safe plant for our employees and the community.

a.     Conduct daily self-checks of the storage areas.

b.     Ensure that Satellite Accumulation Areas are clean and sealed when not actively being filled.

c.     Clean up spills immediately and notify Management within 20 mins of finding.

3.     Quality pads produced.

a.     Ensure that all manufacturing processes are being operated according to approved Manufacturing Standards.

b.     Ensure that all products meet the approved Quality standards

4.     Quality and process improvements in the manufacturing area.

a.     Work to identify deficiencies in Quality and Manufacturing processes.

b.     Identify problems and propose suggestions for ways to improve.

5.     Production level and production efficiency.

a.     Ensure the proper level of staffing in each department.

b.     Call in and schedule support as necessary to cover for vacations and absences.

c.     Report shift performance using the OA=(Operational Availability) Method

d.     Report all stoppages of more than 2 hours to management.

e.     Ensure all Market Areas are updated correctly prior to the meetings. Morning and afternoon.

f.      Be prepared to explain why targets were not achieved.

6.     Training of manufacturing employees.

a.     Assign Trainer to the trainee.

b.     Check on status of training.

c.     Follow up as necessary with both trainer and trainee to ensure successful completion of training goals.

d.     Sign off on trainees Training Folder after observation and demonstration has shown the effectiveness of training.

e.     Obtain all proper signatures of acceptance of the training file prior to allowing the employee to be in control of the process or sign their names to any production and quality records.

7.     Reporting of scrap.

a.     Evaluate each areas scrap as Supervisor Patrols are being conducted.

b.     Look for root causes of scrap and countermeasures to reduce.

c.     Ensure accurate reporting of scrap by doing random sampling of areas and confirm the electronic data in DP and Scrap files.

8.     Upkeep of machinery, equipment, and the manufacturing facility.

a.     Schedule 5S activities to keep the equipment clean therefore reducing breakdowns.

b.     Ensure that proper cleaning is being conducted during Preventative Maintenance.

9.     Coordinate cleaning activity in respective areas.

a.     Ensure that the areas in general are free from hazards that may accumulate on floors. Examples would be buildup of dust. Pallets not stored in neat order or stored to close to equipment.

b.     Must include common areas such as racks, hand washing stations etc.

10.  Assist Lead Operators in trouble shooting and production matters.

a.     Give necessary support to Lead Operators to reduce down time and keep product flowing

11.  Assist Managers and Engineers in trials and production matters

a.     Be aware of product trials.

b.     Ensure proper levels of manpower to support trials or special need items.

12.  Evaluate maintenance priority and needs during shift and communicate to maintenance.

a.     Monitor radio communication to stay current on plant floor condition.

b.     Assign Maintenance personnel by priority to keep key processes running.

13.  Complete Supervisor Patrol

a.     Use the Supervisor Patrol to check each area of the plant.

14.  Notify Management immediately on issues that arise, employee issues, scrap issues, production issues.

15.  Daily communication

a.     Hold daily meetings with Lead Operators to discuss issues on the floor and to communicate changes.

b.     Maintain a log with minutes from these meetings.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Associate degree or higher in business or leadership (Preferred).  With 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.  A combination of education and related experience will be considered.  The following skills and experience are needed to be a successful supervisor:

·         Leadership:  a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

·         Planning:  an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results

·         Supervision, including employee retention, performance review and discipline

·         Employee training and development

·         Measurement of performance goals and standards

·         An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations

·         Problem analysis and resolution

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities

·         Strong team player

COMPETENCIES  (This list is not all inclusive, other may be applicable)

Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with other using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.

Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.