Molding Manufacturing Supervisor at Flex-N-Gate Corporation
Detroit, MI 48213
About the Job
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.
Scope of the Position
The Molding Supervisor directs a team of molding employees in the areas of production, safety, and quality. The Molding Supervisor will assign and organize work, training employees, and maintain a productive work environment in order to meet established production
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.
Benefits
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.