Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate

Royal Oak, MI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Royal Oak, MI
POSTED
26 days ago

Job Description – Manufacturing Supervisor

Department

Manufacturing

 

Reports to

Manufacturing Superintendent/General/Plant Manager

 

Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale.  Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

 

Core Competencies

 

·       Time Management

·       Creative and Innovative Thinking

·       Coaching, Counseling and Motivation

·       Lean Manufacturing

·       Development and Continual Learning

·       Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

·       Research and Analysis

·       Decision Making and Judgement

·       Flexibility

 

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

*the following is a guideline and to be used if applicable

  1. CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation Program
  2. Accident Investigation Training
  3. Confined Space Entry
  4. Competent Person & Due Diligence Training
  5. Customer Releasing & Scheduling
  6. Effective Time Management
  7. Facility Standards Training
  8. First Aid and CPR Certification
  9. General Machine Safeguarding
  10. Health & Safety Supervisory Training
  11. Internal Audit - Layered Process Audits
  12. ISO14001 EMS Supervisor Training
  13. Light Curtain Inspection Process
  14. Light Curtain Assessment Process
  15. Lockout Training
  16. Machine Safety
  17. Motivation & Empowerment
  18. Overtime Policy
  19. Pre-start Health & Safety Review
  20. Presenting Health & Safety Talks
  21. Robot Safety Guidelines & Procedures
  22. Root Cause Analysis
  23. RPM Timekeeper knowledge
  24. Safe Operation of Lift Truck
  25. Scissor Lift Theory
  26. Supervisor Leadership Training
  27. Supplier Releasing & Schedule
  28. IATF related training
  29. Working Alone Policy

Job Duties

  • All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement.
  • Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
  • Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications.
  • Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
  • Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personal for optimization of manufacturing output.
  • Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
  • Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
  • Measures performance and quality.
  • Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
  • Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
  • Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years’ related work experience
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.                                  
  • Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
  • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
  • Ability to seek a team approach.
  • Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
  • Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
  • Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
  • Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
  • Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Working Conditions

  • Changes working positions from standing, sitting, bending and lifting up to 30lbs of parts and boxes.
  • Exposure to health hazards; dust, high noise levels.
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors and fumes or airborne particles.

This job description is not all inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary. 

About the Company

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Flex-N-Gate

We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

Flex-N-Gate's products include: large body and chassis structural assemblies; full bumper and fascia systems, brackets, receiver hitches; interior plastic panels and pillars; exterior trim components, running board systems; scissor and screw jacks, tools, spare tire hoists, hinges, checks, pedals, parking brakes,and latch systems.

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Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Waste Management
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.flex-n-gate.com/