Production Supervisor

Currently recruiting for all shifts; primary need on afternoons and midnights. 

1. Description:

Within the framework of FES implementation, the Production Supervisor’s primarily responsibilities include:

Organization

• Line manager of ideally 15 to 40 (may be asked to manage more on a case by case basis) operators who work in the same time frame (shift).
• The Production Supervisor can be asked to work in a different area than assigned. Supervisor should be familiar with multiple areas of the plant, so that voided areas of the plant can be filled as needed.

2. Authority:

• The Production Supervisor has the authority to stop production when product does not meet customer requirements.
• The Production Supervisor has the authority to perform any necessary disciplinary actions for operators.
• The Production Supervisor has the authority to edit and update times and schedules for personnel in their area.
• The Production Supervisor has the authority to allocate manpower between different GAP’s
• The Production Supervisor has the authority to call for maintenance for any necessary assistance regarding plant needs.
• The Production Supervisor has the authority to place any employee within their team at any job within their classification.

QCDP Performance

• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
• Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas…
• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift
• Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans
• Responsible for creating and implementing personal improvement plans for GAP leaders that are not meeting the expectations of the role.
• Drive actions for improvement:

• Know team problems, seek feedbacks
• Define area for performance improvements
• Drive QRCI teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 8 Quality Basics…), and responsible for engaging the appropriate support function and driving the closure of actions.
• Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
• Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place.
• Audits once a week with each GAP Leader the respect of standardized work
• Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions

• Define threshold and escalation of reaction modes to problems within his/her supervisory zone

People Management

• Leading by example in terms of rigor and discipline:
• Assure daily management
• Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines
• Manage headcount: plan the day before people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis
• Manage timekeeping in eTime daily
• Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role
• Support and help to fix problems
• Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours…)
• Ensure the respect of HSE instructions, policies, and procedures
• Development of the team
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of line employees
• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line
• Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members
• Manage annual performance interviews for all team members
• Plan development of the people (validation and support from UAP manager and Human Resources Manager when appropriate): training, job evolution
• Validation of polyvalence
• Ensure recognition upon individual performance: take part of the decision process
• Ensure proper flow of information to and from the team: top 5 with GAP Leaders, regular information meetings, rapid cascade of critical information and of messages from management

Health, Safety and Environment and working conditions

• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations
• Responsible for immediate stopping of a line in case of HSE risks
• Lead HSE core teams and drive implementation to follow
• Drive improvement of working conditions and ergonomics
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.
• Conform to requirements established in Saline Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant EMS requirements.
• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets.

Teamwork

• Ensure transparent timely communication with UAP manager and internal customers
• Arrive before start of shift to ensure transfer of all information from the supervisor of previous shift
• Participate with supervisory colleagues to improvement of UAP performance
• Participate to UAP Top 5 and report line performance, successes, and issues as well as action initiated
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

3. Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have/be:     

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of production experience
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Operational knowledge of production methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, TPM…)
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Strong communication skills
• Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards