Production Supervisor

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If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken.  Our employees make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

The primary function of this position is to supervise the plant operations. The Supervisor will serve as a crucial link between hourly employees and management. In this role, the supervisor will provide the resources and direction necessary for the employee to properly perform his or her job. The Supervisor will be held accountable for all applicable Key Process Indicators (KPIs). KPIs are prioritized and adjusted as necessary based on business conditions.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee the production, manning, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner.

Responsible for meeting production goals.

Responsible for ensuring a safe and clean work area and the safety of the employees.

Adhere to the company’s Quality and Environmental policies.

Facilitate communication amongst hourly and salary employees.

Manages continuous improvement with respect to 5S and other initiatives.

Responsible for making sure all hourly employees are effectively trained on work instructions, machinery, equipment, processes and required paperwork has been completed.

Manage non-exempt hourly employees’ performance.

Hold employees accountable for following procedures and policy.

Foster a positive and respectful environment and resolve conflicts amongst employees.

Evaluate employees performance and coach/counsel as needed.

 

Essential Leadership Competencies:

Results Focus:

Accomplishes objectives and delivers planned results.

Able to get results when unplanned needs or problems occur.

 

Customer Focus:

Diligently works toward fulfilling internal customer needs while maintaining process flow and effectively managing cost.

 

Strategic Thinking:

Ability to think critically and make good sound decisions.

Takes a proactive approach in anticipating, identifying and solving problems and makes necessary changes so problems do not occur in the future.

 

Team skills:

Promotes constructive teamwork and a positive respectful work environment focused on meeting plant goals.

 

Communication:

Must be an approachable and an effective communicator (written/oral).

Listen to employees and internal customers.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

Three or more years’ experience in a similar or related supervisory role.

Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities, and perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Experience in scheduling employees in a production environment.

Able to work required hours which may include weekends and holidays.

 

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Standing, walking, bending, climbing, and stretching are required for extended periods during the day.

Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 30 pounds.

Vision must be sufficient to perform job functions safely.

 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Mechanical aptitude or maintenance experience is preferred.

Undergraduate degree in Business Management.

Previous experience with an automotive supplier preferred, but not required.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.