We are AAM. We have the POWER to move the world.
At AAM, we're looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We're growing and building #TeamAAM to be the best. Join us!
Job Posting TitleProduction Supervisor
Job Description SummaryDirectly supervises hourly associates and directs resources as required.Oversees the planning, scheduling, setup, and running of production activities.Manages the dispersal and distribution of materials for production. Maintains labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule.Oversees the work of production associates and coordinates with leaders of production support staff; communicates expectations and provides direction and training. Monitors work performance and provides feedback.Coordinates maintenance of production equipment. Oversees process control and quality process control.
Job Description
*Supervises production associate outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
*Maintains production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments.
*Completes production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems.
*Improves process workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; testing new methods.
*Records production by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries.
*Maintains process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and problems to next shift.
*Maintains working relationship with union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the (CBA).
*Maintains safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
*Contributes to production process and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
*All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Kanban/Pull Systems
Visual Controls and Management by eye strategies
Conflict Resolution Strategies
Quality controls
Various manufacturing processes (Stamping, Assembly, Forging, Injection Molding etc)
Union contracts/bylaws and shop rules
Team building and motivating
Basic maintenance disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Welding etc)
Preventative/Predictive Maintenance programs
Qualification Requirements:
5 Years of Manufacturing experience (High and Low volume facilities preferred)
2 Years in a Supervisory role
Union environment exposure
Education:
Two year degree from an accredited college
BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university preferred
About American Axle & Manufacturing
For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We've earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 25,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.
For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail aamhr@aam.com . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.
