Production Supervisor Job Overview
My client are a manufacturer of interiors for the automotive industry and are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team on a 3-shift pattern.
Responsibilities include:
1. Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift)
2. Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
3. Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas
4. Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift.
5. Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
6. React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans.
7. Replace GAP leader when necessary.
8. Drive actions for improvement:
9. Know team problems, seek feedback
10. Define area for performance improvements
11. Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead problem solving groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics.)
12. Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
13. Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place.
14. Audits once a week ...