Production Supervisor
Traverse City, MI, US, 49686
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Job Description
Lear Traverse City is looking for a Supervisor with experience in the automotive industry supporting a progressive die and injection molding manufacturing plant. The Supervisor position will report directly to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing - progressive tool and die terminal stamping and injection mold environment.
- This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
- Ensure effective employee relations
- Provide employee coaching and development
- Resolve employee issues through problem resolution
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
- Work to continuously improve in all areas
- Manage departmental performance measures, including visual control and provides regular progress reports to manager
- Provide leadership, participate in LEAN events, perform accident investigations, maintain proper inventory levels, and manage department priorities
Qualifications
- Strong ability to use independent judgment in determining methods and processes
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work methods, and production flow
- Drive 5S, Lean, and improvement activities to maintain effectiveness, organization, and cleanliness of production floor
- Ability to use database and MS Office products required
- Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
- Perform other duties as required by plant management
- Strong skills in oral and written communication
- Comply with and lead improvements to Environment, Health, and Safety {EH&S}rules and procedures.
- Prior manufacturing supervision experience preferred in a progressive die shop and injection molding environment
Bonus If You Have
- 3-5 years of production supervision preferred
- Associates or Bachelor degree preferred
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.
Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan