1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

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Position: 1st Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing

Location:

Marion, IL

Shift: 1st Shift
Salary Range: $60,250 - $70,500 annually

Requirements and Expectations

This position reports to the Ko-Cho and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section. The Shoku-Cho (Supervisor) position is considered semi-skilled, meaning that a level of certification, experience, or a combination of the two is required. Performance excellence in all areas as stated in the Han-Cho Requirements and Expectations Form are assumed for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple Han-Chos and fill in as acting Han-Cho during absences.
• Responsible for QCDSM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, & Morale) in his/her overall area of responsibility.
• Belongs to a salaried, "exempt" category.
• Required to have knowledge of fair labor practices.
• Responsible for production scheduling and control.
• Monitor employee performance.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations.
• Written and verbal evaluation of team members and Han-chos.
• Correcting negative employee behaviors.
• Resolving and preventing team member conflict.
• Overseeing team member training, initial and recurring.
• Directing the problem solving activities of the manufacturing area.
• Analyzing processes for continuous improvement.
• Determine and prepare section training requirements and plan.
• Responsible for verifying entries on worksheets in area of responsibility.
• Review ADP, ensure clock-in/out times are accurate, correct errors.
• Creation of standard work & die change check sheets for new products
• Ensure three point set is being followed & updated daily
• Monitoring OA daily and correcting low OA conditions.
• Leads cabbage patch / perfect line activities.
• Completes purchase orders for materials necessary for production.
• Track team vacation and grant vacation based on section policy.
• Make call concerning overtime and track team information accurately.
• Promotes a customer first attitude among team members.
• Analyzing and continuously improving scrap ratio.
• Analyzing and continuously improving OA and OEE.
• Assist in troubleshooting and ensure line readiness for team
• Responsible for promptly taking corrective actions when an "abnormality" has occurred and implementing stop-call-wait in area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with the HR department, assists with investigations and is involved in disciplinary actions for team members and Han-Chos.
• Supports the efforts of other sections within the company to achieve goals and targets.
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and environmental standards.
• Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Ko-Cho or Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will monitor production, OA, quality, scrap and employee behavior and direct activities to achieve and maintain the targets of the section.
• Works closely with Han-cho to provide support and advice for Han-cho so the Han-cho can successfully complete each of their responsibilities.
• Conducts evaluations and completes promotional matrices in accordance with AEIL's policies.
• Directs activities to reduce lost time, planned and unplanned downtime, and reduce scrap; follows up frequently to encourage progress
• Monitors temporary staff and makes recommendations regarding their employment.
• Reports downtime in accordance with the trouble solving guide; engages maintenance and PE to assist with minimizing downtime.
• Communicates with other sections regarding the needs of the manufacturing team; receives concerns from internal customer as well.
• Analyzes issues thoroughly and provides solutions to management for final review.
• Coordinates with maintenance to resolve equipment issues, reports excessive downtime to Ko-Cho in accordance with trouble solving rule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.
• In-depth knowledge of AEIL manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Must be responsible and have good attendance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to think for the Company.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage others.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.
• Must have advanced knowledge of production concepts (three-point set, lean manufacturing principles: JIT, Kanban, Heijunka, built-in quality).
• Must be capable of self-management; doing what is necessary to complete responsibilities without constant follow-up from management.
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from or disturbing the work of others.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience Required

• Electronics experience desired (automotive field preferred).
• Some travel may be necessary, willingness…