Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

Strattec (NASDAQ: STRT) is a global automotive access company that designs and delivers safe, secure, and highly engineered access solutions for the automotive and mobility industries.

Built on generations of access and security engineering expertise, Strattec partners closely with leading automotive OEMs to create differentiated, system-level access experiences for drivers and passengers around the world. Our innovative portfolio spans the entire vehicle access journey:

 

• Permission: Secure vehicle entry through advanced mechanical and electronic access systems.
• Motion: Reliable, powered access solutions that enhance convenience and everyday usability.
• Hold: Precision-engineered latching systems that deliver strength, safety, durability, and performance trusted by global OEMs.

 

As vehicle access becomes increasingly intelligent, connected, and central to the overall driving experience, Strattec continues to expand its market presence, diversify its customer base, and grow its global reach. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted access solutions partner, delivering long-term value across the automotive and mobility markets.

 

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Strattec operates facilities throughout the United States, including locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Auburn Hills, Michigan; and El Paso, Texas. Internationally, we maintain manufacturing, engineering, and commercial operations in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and León, Guanajuato, Mexico, as well as engineering and commercial operations in South Korea.

 

Our global footprint combines world-class engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer support to help shape the future of vehicle access and security.

 

Guided by our culture pillars of Think New, Do Together, and Own It, we empower associates to innovate, collaborate, and take ownership to make a meaningful impact every day.

 

Join Strattec and help engineer the access experience for the next generation of mobility.

 

 

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for supervising activities related to the daily operation of Strattec’s manufacturing departments.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising activities related to  safety, quality, personnel, assets, inventory, KPIs and production of all products originating in the manufacturing department. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safety/Housekeeping

• Sustain a strong 5s culture through maintaining initiatives and identifying new opportunities for improvement
• Support 5s training opportunities for all individuals
• Enforce adherence to and drive continuous improvement in all matters of safety
• Identify areas where safety corrective actions are needed and drive implementation
• Maintain 5s and safety KPIs, for report out to upper management team on a weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure the department is “tour and audit” ready at all times

 

Production

• Understand and communicate department goals and objectives to all team members
• Manage personnel and assets to ensure efficient operations
• Responsible for meeting department schedule  and production goals, and accounting for negative variance through corrective actions
• Establish strong bond and dedication between management and hourly workforce through communication, feedback and recognition
• Develop and implement an action plan to improve employee engagement score
• Responsible for coaching and developing  team and providing them with the tools necessary to succeed
• Meet or exceed all KPI expectations
• Strictly adhere to production processes set by engineering and quality team.  Include engineering and relevant personnel when deviation from standard is required
• Follow all processes related to quality certifications (ISO, TS)
• Manage resources to limit and minimize inefficiencies and unnecessary overtime and cost overruns
• Ensure equipment is maintained and run to specification to reduce premature wear, failure or non-performance of manufacturing assets
• Maintain ownership of machines – both maintenance and cleanliness to ensure long life and operational effectiveness

Quality

• Adhere to all production processes as defined in work instructions.  Do not deviate from established production process unless written authorization is obtained from proper personnel
• Ensure employees have adequate training to support operational processes
• Ensure all process documentation is followed and identify processes for improvement
• Be prepared to participate in customer and quality audits where required
• Establish a quality-first culture.  Manufacturing of non-conforming goods cannot be accepted
• Ensure all tools have the necessary preventative maintenance to avoid quality issues and maximize uptime

 

Customer Satisfaction

• This position will be participating in customer tours where needed
• Hourly workforce will be required to help give tours and explain their duties as it relates to producing quality product for our customers
• Supervisors will be responsible for manufacturing product that meets customer acceptance criteria

 

Cost Reduction

• Implementing Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5s activities will be required to meet cost reduction goals
• All processes must continually reviewed to ensure the most efficient methodologies are utilized
• Participation in Kaizen events will be required
• Supervisors must be responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings projects throughout the year
• Position will be required to understand and utilize 5-Why and other problem solving tools

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage employees, including selection, discipline, and termination decisions according to legal and union contract requirements.   Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Post secondary education preferred

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience leading Kaizen and 5s implementations
• Previous responsibility for identifying and maintaining Key Performance Indicators
• Familiarity with adhering and maintaining quality systems (TS experience preferred)
• Production Supervisor will be required to utilize Microsoft office products as well as other Strattec-specific software programs