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Job Title


Production Supervisor


Company : Detroit Engineered Products (DEP)


Location : Sterling Heights, MI


Created : 2024-10-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 Description:The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Coordination of all activities to achieve business metrics and implement Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives. Ensure the production plan is met; analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the zone. Ensure a safe workplace, by leading the Team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures. Ability to understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate SPW activities and improve Zone performances. Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders. Requirements: Basic Qualifications: Must be open to any shift. If not, please do not submit! Must have a valid driver's license. High school diploma or GED Ability to work any shift and overtime as required Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office NEW CANDIDATES ONLY. NO REPEAT SUBMITS Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field 2 or more years' experience in supervision in a high-volume environment. Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members Previous experience working in a union environment Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing Working knowledge of Google Suite software programs Manufacturing General Physical Requirements *Work different shifts and/or work weekends, including overtime. * Work in hot and/or cold environments * Work around heavy equipment or manufacturing machinery * Wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs and steel-toed shoes * Stand or walk for long periods of time each day * Frequently bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds * Work in tight or closed in spaces * Regularly climb ladder/man lift/stairs/crawl under vehicles if necessary * Strong verbal communication skills * Ability to work in a team environment