Assistant Production Supervisor; 3rd Shift

Job Category
:
Plant Operations

Requisition Number
: PRODU
001801

• Full-Time

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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the manufacturing world and be part of a passionate team?

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift (11pm-7am)for the manufacturing operations in Oregon, OH
. The Assistant Supervisor assists the supervisor in leading, managing, and maintaining the designated area of the manufacturing operations related to customer product lines and internal manufacturing processes.

Job Summary: The Assistant Production Supervisor assists the Supervisor in leading, managing, and maintaining the designated area of manufacturing operations related to customer product lines and internal manufacturing processes. This position provides leadership and direction to production personnel, supports daily production schedules, and helps ensure that quality, safety, throughput, inventory, cost, and housekeeping standards are consistently maintained.

The Assistant Production Supervisor must have a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes from raw materials to finished goods, including equipment, machinery, work instructions, and customer requirements. In the Supervisor’s absence, this position may be responsible for coordinating daily activities, organizing work assignments, monitoring production performance, resolving operational issues, and communicating priorities to employees and other departments to ensure production goals and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Production Supervisor:

Production and Operational Support

• Assist the Supervisor in managing daily manufacturing operations and coordinating personnel, work assignments, and production activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to production employees to support established production schedules, throughput targets, and departmental objectives.
• Monitor hourly production performance and work cells to ensure quality and production goals are achieved.
• Review production requirements and finished goods inventory to help maintain adequate stock levels and meet customer demand.
• Ensure finished goods meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, packaging, and labeling.
• Prepare, maintain, and report shift and daily production totals, production records, and other required process documentation.
• Identify production delays, investigate operational problems, and assist in implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Understand and support all manufacturing processes from raw materials through finished goods, including the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate or recommend repairs, replacements, or other actions as needed.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending improvements to work methods, procedures, standards, tooling, and equipment to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

Employee Leadership and Development

• Provide guidance and support to production employees in the interpretation of work instructions, engineering changes, and established procedures.
• Assist in training employees to ensure they are qualified and prepared to perform assigned job responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Monitor employee performance and promptly communicate concerns regarding work performance, attendance, or employee relations issues to the Supervisor.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional working relationships among production personnel.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and operational expectations to employees as directed.
• Maintain effective communication with the Supervisor, other shifts, and supporting departments to ensure consistent information and smooth transitions between shifts.
• Assist with coordinating personnel and resources to meet production requirements and departmental objectives.
• Assume designated supervisory responsibilities during the Supervisor’s absence, as assigned

Quality, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that employees follow established work instructions, engineering requirements, and standardized work procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable quality management system requirements, including IATF 16949 or other applicable customer and company quality standards.
• Comply with…