Production Supervisor 1St Shift

Description :

Within the framework of FES implementation, the Production Supervisor’s  primarly responibilities include:

Organization

• Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift)

QCDP Performance

• 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…

• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate 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

• Replace GAP leader when necessary

• Drive actions for improvement:

• Know team problems, seek feedbacks

• Define area for performance improvements

• Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics…)

• 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 70% of his/her time to improvement actions

• Define threshold and escalation of reaction modes to problems within his/her supervisory zone

People Management

Leading by example in terms of rigor and discipline:

• Assure daily management

• Permanent presence on the Shopfloor: 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

• 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 safety instructions, policies and procedures

• Development of the team

• Participate in the selection and recruitment of line employees

• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line

• Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members

• Manage annual performance interviews for all team members

• Plan development of the people (validation and support from UAP manager and Human Resources Manager when appropriate): training, job evolution

• 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

Health, Safety and Environment and working conditions

• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations

• Responsible for immediate stopping of a line in case of safety risks

• Lead HSE core teams and drive implementation to follow

• Drive improvement of working conditions and ergonomics

Team work

• Ensure transparent timely communication with UAP manager and internal customers

• Arrive before start of shift in order 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

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics

• Adhere to the Code of Management

Leadership Competencies:

•    Cultivates Innovation

•    Driving Performance

•    Customer Focus

•    Drives Results

•    Optimizes Work Processes

•    Learning Agility

•    Political Savvy

•    Demonstrates Self-Awareness

•    Collaborates with Others

•    Instills Trust

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree

• At least 2 years of production experience

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience

• Operational knowledge of production methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, TPM…)

• Strong sense of teamwork

• Strong communication skills

• Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards

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