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Production Supervisor - B Crew

Piston Automotive, Louisville, KY, United States


The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising plant employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This is for the B Shift! Tuesday - Friday 6:00 pm- 4:30 am Occasional Saturday.

Piston Automotive

wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Rx Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Coverage

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

Educates employees on plant safety requirements and ensures all policies and procedures are being followed when working on the plant floor.

Reviews daily production requirements and aligns manpower to run assembly operations safely and in the most efficient manner.

Ensures all production employees are trained in accordance with and following standard work instructions.

Manages, motivates, and leads production employees to ensure production requirements are met within quality standards and in accordance with customer delivery schedules.

Conducts shift meetings to review daily activity and to ensure appropriate communications take place between shifts.

Coaches, counsels, and administers corrective actions to production employees in the enforcement of plant policies, procedures, and plant rules.

Monitors equipment and progress to schedule attainment and resolves any issues.

Completes daily safety, production, and quality reports, as required.

Ensures employees time and attendance are accurate in the system

Drives continuous improvement initiatives regarding all plant operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Four years of experience as a Production Supervisor or related experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)

Supervisor Certification

Green Belt Certification

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Training Requirements

Piston Automotive Business Overview

Piston Automotive Manufacturing Processes (plant specific)

Finance for Managers (Non-Financial)

Interviewing Skills

Safety, Quality, and other Plant Performance Metrics

Teambuilding: Leading through Influence

Union Relations

Coaching, Counseling, and Corrective Action

Presentation Skills

Managing Diversity

Problem Solving

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at pistongrouptalent@pistongroup.com. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.

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