JOB TITLE: Shift Supervisor - Spring Lake
DIVISION: Operations
SUPERVISOR: Supervisor
STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operations during irregular business hours. This includes managing available personnel and production lines, troubleshooting production problems, and assisting the production associates with training and/or special projects.
II. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages production lines and schedules according to available materials and trained personnel
Ensures quality and on time shipments of products
Handles all personnel issues during the assigned shift including, but not limited to, call-offs, accident reporting, overtime administration and employee inquiries
Troubleshoots and assists employees with general production and quality issues; determines how problems should be resolved
Provides run cards and prints as needed; informs the Quality Team of any needed adjustments
Communicates production problems, changes and related issues to the appropriate management team members
Works with production associates to complete necessary training and evaluations; oversees cross-training as necessary
Ensures production processes comply with Quality standards.
Enforces all safety policies and procedures as established by the Health & Safety Manager
Manages emergency situations, including severe weather and plant evacuation
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicates regularly with employees and handles customers needing assistance after-hours
Participates in lean and continuous improvement projects
Enforces policies and ensures lean concepts are utilized in day-to-day operations, including 5S, TPM, and kanbans.
Completes and assists with special projects as directed
Supports all ISO 9001 compliance requirements
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to prioritize projects on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Ability to make decisions regarding production needs and requirements
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills are required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree in management or equivalent experience
Preferred 5 years in a supervisor/management position
Previous experience in a production environment required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements:
Individual is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend and crouch to perform job duties. Must be able to operate production equipment, including adjustments to extruders and the manipulation of knobs, buttons, etc. Lifting of no more than 50 lbs. is required.
Visual Requirements:
Close visual work required. Ability to read information in a variety of formats.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel is required.
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.
Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [email protected] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
