PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (COACH) - Judge Group

Job Title: 2 Production Supervisors (Coaches)

Location: Duncan, SC

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday
• 2nd Shift: 7pm to 7am, Sunday night through Thursday night

1.5 times hourly pay rate for anything over 40 hours per week!

Job Overview: We are seeking two Production Supervisors (Coaches) to join our team. This role involves supervising, coaching, and supporting plant employees in a self-directed, just-in-time environment. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day supervision, employee development, productivity management, and promoting 5S housekeeping standards. Candidates must be willing to rotate between day and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and motivate plant staff to achieve high efficiency.
• Demonstrate equipment operations and safety procedures to new employees or assign them to experienced workers for training.
• Monitor assembly lines to ensure adherence to production and quality standards.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.
• Provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to employees.
• Adjust coaching techniques based on team members’ strengths and weaknesses.
• Analyze team members’ strengths and weaknesses to develop strategies.
• Enforce health and safety regulations.
• Resolve team issues or collaborate with employees for problem resolution.
• Review production schedules and coordinate with the material department.
• Ensure proper performance and material usage at workstations.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service.
• Generate cost reduction opportunities and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate major initiatives and kaizen events.
• Implement and train employees on MOS & Lean/Sigma processes.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and techniques for maximizing manufacturing efficiency.
• Familiarity with machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Understanding of various automotive plant functions such as maintenance, quality, production control, safety, operations, and materials.
• Knowledge of strategies like product lifecycle management (PLM), just-in-time, and self-directed teams.
• Familiarity with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Understanding of environmental control regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to create results, build teams, foster trust, and handle resistance to change.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess multiple events and circumstances.
• Ability to recognize relationships between facts and integrate information from various sources.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and anticipate consequences to adapt plans accordingly.
• Ability to provide sound rationale for decisions and actions.
• Objective communication skills without personal biases.
• Ability to take an unpopular stand when necessary.
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels and with customers and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple priorities and time frames.
• Associate’s Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 14001, OSHA, and TS16949 requirements and compliance.

Application: Please send your resume to: kbarrymore@judge.com