Production Supervisor-Victor 2nd Shift

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Summary: The Area Leader is responsible to oversee and direct production associates in the performance of their duties focusing on safety, quality, productivity and all company/regulatory policies and procedures   

Job Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned and required.

• Keep direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectives
• Ensure daily pre-shift meetings and other communication tools are used effectively
• Carry out and implement the efficient utilization of all equipment and manpower
• Know and understand process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function
• Communicate with Production Manager(s) about production concerns and provide status reports as appropriate
• Remove problems to ensure production requirements and customer demands are met
• Promote accountability by providing formal and informal performance feedback to associates; conduct formal performance evaluations that are tied to plant and company goals; utilize individual corrective action plans if necessary
• Provide training to associates, develop them through coaching and mentoring, and provide recognition when warranted
• Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel
• Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation
• Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Use reasonable means to require all associates to comply with safety policies and rules and enforce through a system of effective accountability that may include progressive discipline
• Ensure associates have a workplace free from recognized hazards which are or may cause serious physical harm; must comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards applicable to Magna Body & Chassis Iowa
• Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and implement corrective action where necessary
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and implement corrective action where necessary
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa’s and Magna’s operating principles and display the company’s core values on a regular and consistent basis

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Direct/Indirect production associates on assigned shift and area

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills to conduct multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in computer operations, ability to grasp new software quickly
• Must exhibit high integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift and crane certification
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to remain positive even under pressure
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary

Physical Demands:

• As identified in the Area Leader functional