HotFoot Recruiters is thrilled to collaborate with a prominent autoparts manufacturing company to find an experienced Production Supervisor. This role is essential for optimizing production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
Position: Production Supervisor
Type: Full-Time; Direct Hire
Pay Range: $70K - $75K DOE
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and update production SOPs to enhance performance.
- Lead and motivate staff to meet production targets while promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.
- Coach, counsel, and discipline employees
- Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, select, orient, and train employees; support opportunities for personal growth.
- Monitor and audit production processes to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with quality standards.
- Maintain effective communication with other departments to align production activities with company goals.
- Schedule and assign personnel to meet production plans and manage workflows between departments.
- Ensure tools and equipment are operational; coordinate repairs and evaluate new tools or techniques.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment; educate staff on safety policies and best practices.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and Lean manufacturing.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing
- 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a LEAN manufacturing setting.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanics.
- Hands-on coaching approach; comfortable getting their hands dirty and show the team how it's done.
- Automotive experience is a PLUS.
- Metrics-driven with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and other production management software.
- Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation and success.
- High energy, self-motivated, and curious by nature.
- Innovative thinker willing to implement creative solutions to production challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.