Production Supervisor

Assembly Team Leader - 2nd Shift

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY 

Working Leader of a team in support of all manufacturing process.  Supports & Trains Team Members in all Essential Functions & Skill Sets required to Continually Improve the Process.  Responsible for the Value Stream of there area of operation.  Also responsible for all production processes and supportive lean systems of there area. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Leader of Standardized Work Practices Documentation and Execution 
• Assists other Team Members in Continually improving the Operation 
• Is Required to be able to Proficiently Perform all Job Related Functions of the Operation 
• Trains team members in the application of Lean Tools & Systems 
• Responsible for Product and Process Quality 
• Initially Leads Problem Solving Efforts 
• Actively participate in and help to design TPM and preventive maintenance programs. 
• Assist operators in TPM implementation. 
• Responsible for Assessment & Development of Team Improvement Goals 
• Visual Reporting of Operational Measures 
• Supports the Continual Pursuit of Waste Elimination 
• Responsible for Safety  
• Will Perform Production Work When Team Members are Absent 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Having been trained in Lean Manufacturing Principals is a plus 
• A minimum of an Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution a plus 
• Must have the Ability to Work in a Team Based Environment 
• Any Technical Skills are a plus 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Has experience with PC based systems Microsoft applications 
• Must have excellent people and communication Skills 
• Must Handle Physical Demands of Production Operations 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION 

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear 
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds 
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 
• The ability to listen to  and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand 
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted