Supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Operations Manager

Logistic Operation Supervisor

We are looking for an organized and innovative Operations Supervisor to join our team within our automotive parts logistics operations. This individual will be a key player in supervising lineside processes to ensure smooth flow of operations.

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Operations Assistant Manager

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 2nd shift (training on 1st until 2nd shift fully begins) (Weekends and overtime may be required) (Schedule is subject to change based on production requirements). Training will be on 1st shift and as operation expands, position will be 2nd shift - hours tbd.

Location:

Onsite, Ellabell, GA 31308

• Provide leadership with effective engagement by coordinating team efforts to achieve KPI goals in areas such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Customer Experience, Employee Engagement and Cost.
• Lead /Support continuous improvement projects focused on driving improvements in designated KPI metrics.
• Manage material flow process, ensuring area production performance achieves customer demand requirements.
• Assess staff’s ongoing training needs, gaps, initiating actions to address needs and promote continued growth for the team members.
• Establish and implement standard operating procedures for Production Control (PC) operations.
• Train employees on SOPs, safety procedures, processes, and attendance policies.
• Complete reports, prioritize projects and monitor compliance with operational policies.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Analyze company policies and procedures to ensure a standard and fair work environment.
• Investigate root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.
• Report all operational issues to Director, including analysis and recommendations.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback and coaching.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a fast-paced logistics assembly production environment required.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or relevant field experience.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement is preferred.
• Proven experience managing through KPI performance required.
• Inventory management experience required.
• Prior experience in recruitment, selecting, training, mentoring, coaching and disciplining team members required.
• Must show strong project management, excellent analytical, administrative management, and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent leadership, strong negotiation, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Ability to bend, turn, and use peripherals as required to operate equipment safely within company standard operator procedures.
• Able to operate heavy machinery including a forklift, tugger, and/or stock chaser.
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing up to 50 lbs., depending on the location, throughout shift.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment for up to 10/12-hour shifts, and any overtime hours if applicable.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time walking, standing on production floor. May require the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and transport items. Accommodation will be made based on ability and accessibility.

The job is eligible to participate in GFA's outstanding benefit plans…