Operations Supervisor

TENNECO’s joint venture, FTL, has an opportunity in our Lake City Manufacturing Plant. We are looking for a Manufacturing Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to supervise unionized hourly employees in a manufacturing environment ensuring quality product at minimum cost to meet production schedules. You must be a team player, be safety conscious, dedicated to quality, good communicator and able to problem solve and use good judgment.

 

 

You will:

• Work directly with the department manager and the management team to attain departmental objectives.  Interact with production control, quality services personnel, team leaders, engineering, maintenance, EH&S, Human Resources and the Union.
• Supervise employees and assign work to meet production schedules; provide shift-to-shift continuity.
• Enforce plant rules covered by labor contract; resolve labor problems or promptly refer to Production Manager for resolution; maintain two-way communications between management and hourly employees.
• Ensure safety targets are met through consistent application of team member training, real-time feedback, intervention and record keeping.  
• Maintain scrap levels within acceptable limits through the application of quality control programs, use of process documentation, inspection of product quality, and fast reaction to and resolution of quality problems.
• Meet predetermined annual goals in the areas of labor productivity, Equipment OAE, cost reduction, scrap reduction, safety performance, absenteeism and continuous improvement.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining application of lean philosophy and tools.
• Control and audit 5S system.
• Oversee and participate in the training of  new employees. Ensure the continuous multi-skill training of team members is completed in adherence to training schedule and maintain training records.
• Coach team leaders and team members in team work, continuous improvement philosophy and ensure that lean production rules are adhered to.
• Provide real-time feedback to team members, counsel and discipline as needed. 
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety process, procedures and governmental regulations.
• Learn and understand all policies related to Environmental Health & Safety and ensure team members are compliant.
• Report any observed facility non-conformances to the EHS manager or coordinator.
• Learn and master multiple software systems related to production, quality, EH&S, and HR.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Potentially work in a noisy, dusty and/or oily conditions/environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Perform any other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned or required by management.

 

3rd shift hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30pm - 7:30am with mandatory weekend OT (Subject to change)

 

Basic Qualifications: (required)

·         Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

·         5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

·         Ability to spend considerable periods of time on feet including walking and standing on concrete.

·     Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

·     Ability to work in a dusty environment with fluctuating (warm/hot) temperatures.

·         Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

·         Proof of eligibility to work in the US

 

Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

·         Prefer Associate of Bachelor degree

·         Previous experience as a supervisor or le