Yokohama Tire Corp Salem , VA 24155
Posted 1 week ago
Company Overview
Our operation is simple - we manufacture tires. But at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV), we see it as moving the world. From the racetrack to Main Street, we put our customer's destination at the heart of our work, ensuring the millions of tires we produce annually exceed expectations in quality, safety, and environmental consciousness. Rooted in Salem since 1989, we have a history of excellence in both our products and our people.
Summary
We're looking for a strong leader who puts people and safety at the core of their work. As a Production Supervisor, your team will rely on you for guidance in the areas of quality, productivity, efficiency, and safety. Our environment moves fast, 24 hours per day, so your strengths in multi-tasking, follow-up, and communication will be imperative to keeping our process, and tires, rolling. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy solving problems hands-on, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Working with other Supervisors and Managers, you will oversee the daily activities of team members and production in a specific area. In doing so, you will be responsible for:
Maintaining the highest level of safety awareness, personally, as well as coaching others on best practices on a daily basis
Recognizing any issues with quality, reporting, and recommending improvements as necessary
Tracking performance against set goals and recording countermeasures for areas falling short
Providing a comfortable work environment where there is mutual respect between team members and leadership
Creating and analyzing data that is relative to production, safety, employees, quality, etc.
Managing and implementing employee policies/procedures as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement
Responding to mechanical issues in a timely manner and developing a plan for countermeasures
Handling multiple tasks as they arise, with the ability to set priority and manage timeliness
Problem-solving and following-up on happenings within the department and those that affect other areas of the plant
Knowledge and Skills
To be considered for this role, here are the skills we are looking for:
A desire to lead people in a respectful and empowering way
Mechanical knowledge with the confidence to troubleshoot
Strong communication skills and the ability to use them within a variety of organizational levels
Flexibility to work unconventional hours (M-F, 4pm - 12am)
An effective problem solver with the confidence to make sound decisions
It's a plus if you have experience working in a Union environment, manufacturing, or tire-building
Education and Experience
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