Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Description

About the team: We are looking for a skilled production supervisor to join our location in Garrett, IN.

What you can look forward to as a Production Supervisor:

• Assessing staffing and material levels
• Review daily production schedule and set priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop Operations team to achieve performance objectives and company goals including assessing and correcting any employee training deficiencies or needs
• Assigning tasks to manufacturing associates
• Manage production output based on established rates and goals.
• Monitor flow of materials through the operations
• Maintain accurate records within the inventory management system
• Make recommendations for process improvements
• Provide on-the-job training to employees in all areas of their job duties including work instructions, health, safety, ergonomics, quality systems, lean principles, and inspection procedures.
• Implement and maintain compliance to company policies or procedures and enforcement of such through corrective disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement/lean projects in the warehouse.
• Lead and support corrective actions for quality concerns from the Production area.
• Utilize and track key performance indicators and other operational metrics to drive performance
• Continuously seek opportunities and lead projects to improve efficiency and remove waste in the organization
• Conduct quality audits in support of the Quality Management System
• Maintain a safe working environment  

Your profile as a Production Supervisor: 

• Minimum associate degree in industrial management or related degree.  Relevant experience and background in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum 4 years solid experience supervising daily activities and work performance of personnel.  Preferably in an automotive component assembly and packaging environment.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills – experienced in root cause/corrective action analysis.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize
• Team oriented with a positive attitude
• Time management skills and high ability to multitask
• Ability to manage people and processes, while developing and coaching employees with integrity and professionalism.
• Skills to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications and MRP experience, BPCS or SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with process sheets, bills of material, picklists.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO140001. 

Why Should you Choose ZF:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation 
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities