Production Supervisor

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Ensure the execution of production programs by coordinating and managing the work team to comply with the established plans.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the activities of the staff in charge to achieve goals.       
• Mentor your team on a daily basis to create an environment of teamwork and problem solving.                                             
• Maintain order and discipline within the area.                                                
• Follow up and supervise proposals made by employees.      
• Oversee that the payroll report is correct.       
• Ensure that the established activities are carried out to achieve the objectives.
• Maintain effective communication between team members".
• Communicate with your staff, identify the strengths and weaknesses of your staff in order to establish development plans.
• Solve personnel problems by analyzing data, researching problems and identifying solutions.            
• Supervise that the personnel execute the safety guidelines defined in the operating system, to avoid accidents.   
• Ensure compliance with established safety standards.
• Ensure the certification of their subordinates in safety standards and equipment training.                                          
• Provide work equipment and tools necessary to perform their duties.                                                   
• Supervise the start-up meeting and participate occasionally.            
• Review the use of personal protective equipment.                             
• Follow up with the personnel in charge to comply with the company procedures as well as guide the personnel to conduct themselves in a safe and practical way with the use of safety equipment.      
• Check that cleanliness days are carried out and that their areas are clean.
• Achieve production objectives by executing the operating system to increase the profitability of the area.        
• Monitor that operators are assigned machines.          
• Monitor material supply and production.         
• Follow up on machines in service to ensure that the production plan is met.           
• Coordinate the execution of activities to be performed.         
• Follow up the production of critical numbers.
• Comply with quality guidelines in order to meet customer needs.     
• Oversee that personnel adhere to process and quality instructions and understand all work instructions                                      
• Initiate corrective actions for internal problems through the company defined process.                                               
• Keep track of quality levels according to targets.                                           
• Lead the analysis of customer complaints to ensure resolution.       
• Validate that inspections are carried out correctly.                                                                                  

EDUCATION:

Completed engineering degree or equivalent in years of experience

EXPERIENCE:

• - 2 years of experience in a production supervisor position.     
• - 2 years of experience in the automotive industry                               

KNOWLEDGE:

• Fluent verbal and written English, good oral and written communication skills (preferred)
• IAFT 16949/ISO14001 (ISO/QS 9000)
• Ability to generate procedures and work instructions, knowledge in material control practices, experience in corrective action processes, ability to report production activities.
• Knowledge in Industrial Safety
• Lean manufacturing concepts
• Strong problem solving methodologies
• Strong people management skills
• Knowledge of TRESS system (Preferred)
• Manufacturing processes                                       
• PPAPS
• Control plan
• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement                                      

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Work under pressure

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Microsoft Office
• Problem solving techniques (six sigma)