Production Team Leader (Grand Rapids, MI)

Production Team Leader

SUMMARY This individual will assist the Production Manager with planning and implementing production quality processes and safety objectives according to the company quality policies. This is a second shift production supervisor position. RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor daily production to ensure requirements are met through achieving production rates leading operator communication and facilitating productivity improvements Participate in manpower planning proposing solutions for manpower fluctuations Use problem solving methods in the development of action plans that achieve permanent corrective actions and eliminate non-conformances. Initiate and participate in 8D or 5 Why teams depending on the customer requirements. Led as well as participate in lean initiatives and continuous improvement events Lead a team to meet customer deadlines by driving team suggestions ideas and providing consistent feedback to employees regarding job task performance and accomplishment of goals QUALIFICATIONS Associate s degree required A minimum of 7 years as a production supervisor in a manufacturing setting required Demonstrated experience leading teams in an industrial environment required Experience and involvement with the disciplinary performance appraisal and hiring processes Proficiency with Windows Outlook Word and Excel Excellent interpersonal teamwork organizational and collaboration skills required Stable work history including an excellent work record including attendance Automotive manufacturing experience preferred