Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor 2nd Shift at our site in Dallas KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-in-white, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross car beams. With 9,000 employees we are active all over the globe. Your Tasks * Plans, leads and organizes work area activities in accordance with daily production schedules while ensuring positive employee relations and safe and efficient work environment. • Supports Team Leader(s) ensuring daily production requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality in a safe working manner. • Guides, trains and directs Team Leaders by giving clear direction (Key Result Areas) without taking ownership by getting indirectly involved. • Stimulates the problem-solving process by empowering and motivating others to make improvements - highlighting opportunities/possible solutions (dropping seeds). • Ensures all resources are effectively utilized to maximize all value-added activities that support the overall Steering Committee's Business Plan with high emphasis on customer satisfaction. • Ensures all employees have been given the necessary tools to perform duties, i.e. personal protective equipment, small tools etc. and completes requisition forms as required for such tools. • Reports to Operations Manager on all teams' continuous improvement projects as per stated Lean Measurables. • Conducts annual development reviews for all direct reports clearly stating each person's major duties and responsibilities, main objectives, direct customers (interior and exterior), including areas requiring improvement/development. • Prepares and monitors departmental budgets and capital requirements. • Actively participates in APQP team activities, and feasibility commitment teams as required. • Distributes all work in a fair and equitable manner. • Evenly allocates overtime and manage all vacation requests taking into consideration customer requirements. • Responsible for area efficiency, scrap, rework, staffing (direct and indirect) and equipment utilization. Conducts root-cause analysis on scrap report and provides recommendations on scrap reductions and quality results to management. • Monitors paperwork at each workstation for accuracy and follow through, e.g., SPC charts, safety checks. • Communicates with Quality to ensure consistent application of quality processes/procedures. • Assists in performing Statistical Process Control. • Conducts investigation with HR or Joint Health & Safety representative on work-related accidents and compiles report on results. • Conducts customer site visits as required to further investigate concerns with a part/component to determine root cause of problem. • Participates in any activities or projects that promote continuous improvement. • Any other reasonable request made by management. • Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to. Ensures he/she is in full compliance with U.S. and/or state laws, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment. Your Profile * Minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing/automotive industry to include previous supervisory experience preferred • General understanding of machinery/equipment, small presses, assembly machinery, etc. • Sound knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing process • Sound understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO14001requirements • Knowledge of applicable legislation, i.e. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc. • Strong leadership skills to lead and direct employees • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Completion of Leadership training as required • Ability to source, gather and synthesize information to provide recommendations • Ability to plan and organize daily activities • Effectively manages multiple tasks and changing priorities • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills Basic computer skills Your Benefits Your Benefits • Retirement Plan • Service Awards • Vacation • Tuition Reimbursement • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car

Created: 2025-03-03