Molding Manufacturing Supervisor Job at Flex-N-Gate Corporation in Detroit

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Molding operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ related work experience.
• Must be able to work on off shifts.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.
• Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
• Ability to seek a team approach.

• Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
• Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
• Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
• Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.