Unit Leader
Trenton, MI 
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Posted 33 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturingenvironment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower;driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; andensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achievebusiness metrics and implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) processes and initiatives including the following
* Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvementactivities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.* Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools andprocedures.* Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improveZone performances.* Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.* Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.* Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups andresources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.* Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughputimprovements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
Basic Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED
* Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
* Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly
represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
* Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
* Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
* Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
* Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field
* 2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
* Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
* Previous experience working in a union environment
* Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
* Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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