Trion Solutions, Inc. · 3 days ago
Production Supervisor
Fraser, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36/hr - $38/hr
4+ years expTrion Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the production team and ensure adherence to performance, personnel issues, and health, safety, and environment standards. The role involves monitoring production performance, driving improvement actions, and managing team dynamics and development.
ComplianceConsultingHuman ResourcesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas, etc
Monitor performance during the shift and report data at the end of the shift
Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc
React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans
Receive daily line KATA with GAP Leader/operators
Replace GAP leader when necessary
Know team problems, seek feedback
Define area for performance improvements
Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups, and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 8 Quality Basics, etc.)
Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place
Audits once a week with each GAP Leader the respect of standardized work
Aims to devote 30% of his/her time to improvement actions
Define threshold and escalation of reaction modes to problems within their supervisory zone
Update electronic KPI’s on daily basis
Leading by example in terms of rigor and discipline
Assure daily management
Permanent presence on the shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines
Manage headcount: plan the day before people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis
Manage timekeeping in eTIME daily
Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role
Support and help to fix problems
Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours)
Ensure the respect of HSE instructions, policies, and procedures
Development of the team
Participate in the selection and recruitment of line employees (Gap leader, operators, rework ops)
Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line
Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members
Plan development of the people (validation and support from UAP manager and Human Resources Manager when appropriate): training, job evolution, etc
Validation of polyvalence
Ensure recognition upon individual performance: take part of the decision process
Ensure proper flow of information to and from the team: Top 5 with GAP Leaders, regular information meetings, rapid cascade of critical information, and of messages from management
Ensure transparent timely communication with UAP manager and internal customers
Arrive before start of shift to ensure transfer of all information from the supervisor of previous shift
Participate with supervisory colleagues to improvement of UAP performance
Participate to UAP Top 5 and report line performance, successes, and issues as well as action initiated
Responsible for immediate stopping of a line in case of HSE risks
Lead HSE core teams and drive implementation to follow
Drive improvement of working conditions and ergonomics
Support commitments established in the ISO 14001/45001 HSE Integrated Policy
Issue disciplinary actions to operators/GAP Leaders based on company rules and policies; including, but not limited to suspend employees
Approve/deny Paid absences based on business needs
Stop the line to protect operators and customers from potential harm or quality issues
Qualification
Required
Preferably a bachelor's degree in business or engineering
Minimum 2 years of Production experience
2-3 years of supervisory experience preferably in automotive
Proficient level of English
Company
Trion Solutions, Inc.
Trion Solutions is one of the nation’s largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), relieving the stress and burden of managing payroll and other HR functions so clients can remain focused on their core business.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Reuben Rienstra
Chief Financial Officer
Craig A. Vanderburg
Chief Operating Officer
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