Production Supervisor

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training/allocating Client; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives including the following:

Responsibilities

Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone. A Zone may consist of multiple production lines and up to approximately 30 employees, requiring ownership of all safety, quality, and throughput objectives within that area.

Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures. Safety is a critical focus area within the body shop environment.

Understand losses during the Shift, use the Stellantis Industrial Systems tools and methodology to improve Zone performances. Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing process flow, bottlenecks, alarms, fault conditions, and escalation procedures to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.

Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders. Understanding basic welding principles, including identifying good versus bad welds, is highly beneficial.

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 and resources to lead and assist in problem-solving activities. Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of manufacturing equipment, conveyors, automation systems, and maintenance concepts will be highly valued.

Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Drive a sense of urgency within the operation and proactively respond to production interruptions to ensure output targets are achieved. Successful candidates will demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and a customer-first mindset when resolving issues impacting downstream operations.

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

Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to production needs

Ability to spend extended periods on the production floor, including walking throughout the facility and climbing stairs as required

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

2 or more years experience in supervision in a high-volume environment

Experience in welding (resistance spot welding) and robotic applications

Experience with robotics controls, automation systems, conveyors, or related manufacturing technologies

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 Microsoft Suite software programs

Experience in automotive manufacturing, body shop operations, or stamping environments preferred

Understanding of manufacturing process flow, bottleneck management, downtime reduction, and production recovery activities

Candidates with maintenance-related experience, mechanical aptitude, or exposure to highly automated manufacturing operations are strongly encouraged to apply