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Production Supervisor

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Position

• Production Supervisor
• Onsite in Jackson, TN

About Our Client

• This client, one of the world’s premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior, filtration, and powertrain components.
• With world headquarters in Kariya City, Japan, HQ in Japan owns American HQ based in Erlanger, Kentucky and its affiliates employ over 11,000 Team Members in 18 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. This client is a premier manufacturer of automotive interior systems, which include seat, door trim, headliner, substrate, and carpet in addition to air and oil filters for a variety of customers such as Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors.

Job Summary

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Job Description

• General Summary:
• Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane, welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Education:
• -Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• -Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• -Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• -Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus.
• -Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred.
• -Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Language Skills:
• -Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer/Software:
• -Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred.
• -Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Training Requirements:
• Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below as required by area of assignment:
• -Forklift, tugger, and truck usage, and pass certification.
• -Overhead crane operation.
• -Cross training for leading other plant support departments.
• -RCRA and DOT hazardous waste requirements, and pass certification.
• -Computer-based software, applications, and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3, etc.).
• Work Environment/Conditions:
• Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
• Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.
• -Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
• -PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
• -Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.
• Travel: Minimal
• Physical Demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).

What's On Offer

• - Health insurance (Candidates are eligible the 1st of the month after they work 30 days)
• - 401K (Matches $.50 to the dollar up to 6%. This is effective on their start date)
• - PTO and 13 Paid holidays for full time members

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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