Production Area Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Iowa, United States Exide Technologies Full time

About the Role

The Production Area Manager will oversee the daily operations of a 3-shift assembly line in an automotive battery manufacturing plant. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of supervisors, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products while meeting financial targets and quality standards.

About the Work Environment

The production area will be located in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations and a proven track record of improving productivity and reducing costs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the manufacture, assembly, and distribution of products within budget and quality standards.
  • Directly supervise shift supervisors and provide guidance on improving productivity and quality.
  • Develop and implement methods to improve space utilization, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and quality policies and procedures.
  • Manage departmental metrics, including blood leads, scrap, and productivity.
  • Train and develop supervision to improve leadership skills and knowledge.
  • Determine required staffing and maintain efficient use of hours to meet budget requirements.
  • Monitor and maintain a clean and organized work environment using 5S standards.
  • Collaborate with maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency of equipment and TPM completions.
  • Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
  • Support Lean Manufacturing procedures and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing-based setting, preferably in the automotive industry.

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge

  • Collaborative/team-based management style.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Drive and energy necessary to grow manufacturing throughput in a plant with expanding operations.
  • Demonstrated history of continuous improvement, creativity, and results.
  • Lean six sigma experience considered a plus.
  • Conflict management training and experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking, as necessary.
  • Industrial environment, both inside and outside the plant.
  • Exposure to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, chemicals, heat, and cold.
  • Wearing proper PPE is required.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.


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