Production Supervisor (B102)

Company Description

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of $88.2 billion in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

As part of the Mobilitity Solutions division, the Florence KY plant is one of the world's leading automotive steering supplier locations. Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC is growing in the market and continues to innovate and develop new products to meet customer needs.

Job Description

To provide supervision, guidance and support to all team leaders and operators and insure that all teams are operating efficiently and meeting production targets. Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Enforce/improve standards of safety and ergonomics, quality, productivity, and housekeeping with respect to 5S standards.  All aspects of production are to be driven by lean manufacturing principles of predictability, organization, and efficiency improvement (through the elimination of waste). 
• Allocate labor in response to fluctuating orders; set priorities for production.
• Guide labor by enforcing the handbook policies (i.e. absenteeism, standards of conduct, discipline, etc.).
• Guide teams in productive recordkeeping of scrap, traceability, downtime, rejects, and required control plan checks.
• Ensure proper handling of non-conforming material.
• Immediately inform appropriate personnel of issues including downtime, quality, component quality, and availability that are an obstacle to production. Must be able to develop an alternative strategy to overcome obstacles.
• Cooperate with other shifts to satisfy weekly production goals.
• Ensure adequate training of production operators to allow for flexibility in labor allocation to meet production goals
• Support maintenance of training records and matrix for assembly lines
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety policies
• Conduct regular audits (Quality- LPA, Work Station, 5S, Operator, etc.)

Qualifications

Education: Minimum associate's degree with 1-2 years related experience or training. 

• Experience should be gained in areas of manufacturing operations.
• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing/assembly operations for entry level candidates.
• Must have basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and capable of learning additional programs (SAP, Axalant, Test, Measuring Software, Cosmino/KPI).

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavaiable.

Benefits of Bosch

In addition to competitive wages, all employees of Bosch Automotive are eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Time Away from Work Program
• Full Medical Package – Medical, Dental, Vision (Effective Day 1)
• 401k with Company Match
• Continuing Education Opportunities (KY FAME, Tuition Reimbursement)
• Strong Employee Development Opportunities

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.