Production Supervisor for Conveyance, 3rd Shift

Summary
Support the department Team Members through efforts to achieve the departmental and company goals. Serve as an example for other employees in the department. Lead the department with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in mind.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of all jobs within the department.

Serves as a student and champion of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM).

Coordinate the training for new Team members so they are trained effectively; develop a plan for cross‑training the team to ensure area and process coverage.

Acts as the first point of contact for department Team Members, providing support and communication.

Facilitate the department Start of Shift Meeting, SQDC message, and expectations.

Plan department work assignments and assign daily tasks.

Establish priorities and sequences to promote 100% on‑time delivery for customers.

Take necessary action to ensure each process sends only 100% conforming product/parts to the next process to promote TPS and maintain minimum inventories.

Provide improvements to work instructions and procedures.

Determine root cause(s) and countermeasures for product nonconformances, machine/tool, process problems, abnormal conditions, and all other matters that benefit from Kaizen activities and continual improvement.

Manage the Floor Management System, including developing, communicating, and posting results.

HazMat training and compliance (for applicable areas).

Support development and execution of the area’s function action plan.

Conduct shift transition with on‑coming/off‑going area leaders.

Step into production assignments as needed to provide relief for absence or emergency.

Manage abnormal conditions by communicating, analyzing, and resolving issues.

Lead Area 4S+ and enforce compliance with established standards.

Responsible for safety communication, reporting, and enforcement of team compliance; include accident investigation, countermeasures, protective equipment, OSHA requirements, and emergency action plans.

Facilitate quality by auditing and ensuring work instructions are complete and accurate and standard work is followed.

Manage performance of area and team members with prompt communication to the section manager.

Complete non‑routine projects or assignments, such as participation in Kaizen events and leading improvement processes.

Act as an interim leader in cases of a Section Manager’s short‑term absence.

Participate in hiring new Team Members and be part of the decision‑making process.

Complete other assignments as deemed necessary by IAF leadership.

Schedule
Indiana Automotive Fasteners operates 24/7, with multiple shifts on the production floor.

3rd shift: 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Sunday through Thursday)

Weekend Night shift: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). You work a total of 36 hours but are paid for 40 hours.

Education & Training

High School Diploma or GED. An associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school is a plus.

Three‑year related experience and/or training (5+ years of experience preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have the ability to:

Perform basic troubleshooting activities with minimal direction after training.

Recognize bottlenecks and adjust the plan/manpower as necessary.

Read and understand Kanban and match Kanban to the part.

Use calipers for measuring parts.

Use hand tools and perform required techniques.

Identify problems and generate appropriate solutions.

Read and interpret technical drawings, quality specifications, and engineering specifications.

Be familiar with industrial equipment and mechanical tools.

Read the Production Schedule.

Work in a Windows computer environment with proficiency in Excel.

Look up work instructions or reference documents.

Take initiative.

Extend shift by 30 minutes on each end.

Must Be

Safety aware.

Quality focused.

Collaborative and inspiring teamwork.

Adaptable to learning and performing various duties.

Oriented to continuous improvement; make suggestions and improve processes and quality.

Highly organized.

Self‑motivated.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals/documentation. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups. Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite are regularly used to communicate and gather information. Fluent in English. Japanese as a second language is helpful.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
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. Desire to proactively and collaboratively work toward solutions with cross‑functional team input.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, bend, lift, or twist. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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