LEAR

Production Supervisor II

Posted on: 8 Feb 2021

Traverse City, MI

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Traverse City, MI, US

Production Supervisor II

Supervisor II - 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.

Job Description

* 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

Job Requirements

* 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.
* 3-5 years of production supervision preferred
* Associates or Bachelor degree preferred
* Prior manufacturing supervision experience preferred in a progressive die shop and injection molding environment

Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan

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LEAR

Southfield, MI

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Seating and E-Systems. The Seating segment offers leather and fabric products, seat trim covers, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and foams, seat structures and mechanisms, and headrests for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, and sport utility vehicles; and heating and cooling systems. The E-Systems segment offers electrical distribution systems that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for traditional vehicle architectures, as well as high power and hybrid electric systems.

This segment’s products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, and junction boxes; and electronic control modules, such as body control modules, smart junction boxes, gateway and wireless control modules, lighting control modules, and audio domain controllers and amplifiers. It also provides electrification products comprising charging systems that include onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment, and wireless charging systems; battery electronics, which comprise battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems, and integrated total battery control modules; and other power management modules, including converter and inverter systems.

In addition, this segment offers cybersecurity software; EXO advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information; and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity, as well as Connexus connectivity products. Further, it provides wireless systems, such as passive entry, remote keyless entry, and dual range/function remote keyless entry systems. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.

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