Production Shift Supervisor - Off Shift

at thyssenkrupp North America in DanvilleDanville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company
The business unit thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the leading automotive suppliers and development partners for highly complex drivetrain technologies. Around 3,500 employees produce 27 million drivetrain components a year at ten locations in Germany, Liechtenstein, Hungary, China, USA, Brazil and Mexico. The product range mainly comprises assembled camshafts, valve train systems and rotor shafts for high-end combustion, hybrid and electric engines. Further products for battery electric vehicles are already at an advanced stage of development. With our manufacturing and automation expertise, we make a significant contribution to reducing emissions for sustainable mobility.
Your responsibilities
Summary
In an ever-changing fast paced environment, the Production Shift Supervisor is responsible to oversee Production employees while working together to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and support other key performance indicators. As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will lead by example, drive initiatives, and adapt to overcome obstacles with the change in demand. You will be empowered to make decisions that help drive positive performance and you will influence others through your leadership. Communicating effectively is an essential factor of success in this position as you are an integral piece to many departments. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position supervises non-exempt production employees. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, writing employee evaluations, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; praising; participates in rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education: High school diploma or GED required along with four years related working experience in a manufacturing/production role. Associate's Degree in a technical or industrial discipline is preferred.
Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Technology: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of the Windows OS, Lotus Notes, Maximo, SAP Integrated Business software, Microsoft Office Products, MS Project, MS Visio, PLM and MS Internet Explorer. Blue print reading is a must. Knowledge of automated equipment, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma is preferred.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international 
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Key Deliverables:
The Production Shift Supervisor serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by increasing production while reducing labor hours and scrap. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:
Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
Manages the day to day requirements of production employees in order to meet Productivity, scrap targets, and customer requirements as defined in the operational performance plan.
Initiates and Maintains 6S workshops in cooperation with the respective SQDC Team and maintains established housekeeping standards for all work areas throughout the facility.
Facilitates training for specific needs of Production Personnel.
Works with the SQDC Team to create and implement Continual Improvement activities.
Initiates, documents, counsels, and coaches disciplinary actions for hourly employees.
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thyssenkrupp North America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

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