Paint line Production Supervisor

Plasman

Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic, and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective.

At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we have built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman. And we are One Driving ForceTM.

Plasman, Fort Payne, is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as:

Paint Line Production Supervisor

Description of Duties:

• Work closely with the Production Manager to meet assigned area goals and objectives.
• Closely monitor operational performance to meet goals and objectives established by the Production Manager. Use plant metrics as a tool for continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop employees within assigned areas. Foster open communication within the group to promote teamwork.
• Hire, recommend termination of employment, transfer and promotion; apply progressive corrective action and address employee concerns; review direct reports performance and efficiency and recommend/approve wage increases. Responsible for the timely and accurate entries of employee's absences in established system. Enforce company policies, procedures and practices.
• Apply problem-solving methods to find root causes in the resolution of operational problems and non-conforming issues.
• Coordinate with support departments and Planning to ensure plant priorities are met.
• Analyze and make proposals on appropriate staffing to meet production needs.
• Ensure direct reports are certified or have prescribed training plans toward certification.
• Participate in the development of production methods, and the application of approved methods to ensure quality control of production parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to improve machine utilization in areas such as tool set-up/teardown and startup, labor reduction and process improvements.
• Coordinate movement of finished and semi-finished goods and material to ensure smooth flow. Work closely with production planning to establish production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to the customer.
• Establish 5s practices and enforce housekeeping guidelines to promote quality of product and safe working environment. Ensure equipment maintenance issues are promptly corrected. Responsible for level 1 and 2 PMs on shop equipment.
• Monitor tool performance against standards using Mattec and Epicor and correct variances in a timely manner.
• Approve employees' time records.
• Apply Thermotech Guiding Principles when carrying out job responsibilities.
• Adherence to TS standards
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED plus two years technical training required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years set-up and informal leadership experience required.

Knowledge Required:

• Plastic material characteristics, troubleshooting equipment and material problems.
• Equipment functions.
• Supervision, verbal and written communication skill.
• Costing and Statistical Process Control.
• Blueprint interpretation and tool design.
• Employee involvement teams.
• "Just in Time."
• 5s practices
• Knowledge of international quality standards such as TS16949.

Plasman is committed to offering a wide range of prospects to our employees, including competitive salaries, full-time permanent positions, benefits, company savings plans, recognition awards, hands-on training, upward mobility, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.

Thousands of innovative minds. One Driving ForceTM.

Visit our website plasman.com to see our capabilities and the culture that creates our one team.