Plant Superintendent

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Job Description

PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

SELMA, AL - LEAR PLANT

The Plant Superintendent is responsible for the production department of their assigned shift at Lear Selma Plant. Incumbents in this classification are primarily responsible for coordinating all activities related to the planning, directing, and overseeing of the production process and for analyzing the plant’s personnel and capital resources to select the best way of meeting the production goals, reducing costs wherever possible, and ensuring products are produced on time and correctly meeting all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications. Plans and directs, through subordinate levels of supervision, activities required to support production operations in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responsibility includes, but is not limited to, quality, production, safety and cost control. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Responsible for supervising a unit engaged in some segment of seat assembly.
• Help train new supervisors in the development and application of supervisory techniques and the use of equipment, and assist in the resolution of more complex work problems. 
• Plan and organize work, checking procedures and equipment to insure conformance to operation description sheets and compliance with established priorities and schedules. 
• Make-work assignments to employees assist and instruct them in proper assembly methods and procedures. 
• Maintain production records and related paperwork. 
• Investigate work problems, take necessary action to eliminate production delays, and recommend new procedures and equipment to improve quality or reduce costs. 
• Oversee that equipment in unit is properly used and cared for, requesting repair or replacement. 
• Explain company policies and regulations to subordinates, maintain effective personnel relationships, and recommend changes in employee status. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• We prefer an individual with a good understanding of seat manufacturing and systems, 4 year degree and/or related experience. Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.