Production Facilitator

Primary Job Function

Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise or lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

• Administer company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent manner.
• Initiate coaching and problem‑solving activities that maintain a productive relationship with Associates.
• Remain accessible to Associates for the majority of the time and respond to concerns, complaints, problems and suggestions in a reasonable period.
• Use leadership and motivational techniques to maintain a productive and satisfied department work group.
• Select, train and develop Associates through skill assessment and coordination of training resources.
• Plan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirements.
• Plan short‑term activities to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Manage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote safety, housekeeping, quality and reduce scrap.
• Maintain or improve customer service through participation in Concern/Resolution Request Form (CRRF), 8‑D, concern‑summary resolution teams and correct implementation of ECN and ISO processes.
• Develop and initiate timely, accurate and cost‑effective improvement plans using Associate resources.
• Plan and execute company initiatives such as TPM and suggestion program.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate’s degree or enrollment toward an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• General knowledge of personal computers (MS Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and an ERP system).

• New hire orientation
• Benefits orientation
• Safety orientation
• Sexual harassment training
• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP system
• 10‑4 Leadership Training
• SPC
• Problem‑solving skills
• Incident training
• KPI
• TS 16949
• OHS & Environmental

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the workday.
• Hand and eye coordination required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a passport.
• Travel within the U.S. and Canada up to 5%, usually in Southeast Michigan.

• Office and manufacturing environment.