Production Supervisor
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LocationNorthwood, OH
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentProduction
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 3, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Coordinates and facilitates material build schedule for Team Members
Assures strict compliance with all quality standards
Coordinates assigned activities to maintain orderly flow of product
Communicates effectively and works well with fellow Team Members
Analyzes production processes for improvements
Responsible for recording changes and problems in daily logbook
Provides recognition and positive reinforcement for Team Members
Investigates and resolves problems among Team Members
Ensures Team Member safety through safe working conditions and work habits
Engages in safe practices and follows safety rules and job rotations
Assists plant in achieving safety goals and maintaining Safe Workplace objectives
Responsible for investigation and problem-solving to reduce defects and customer concerns
Reviews corrective action and provides feedback
Communicates with Customer Liaison daily to ensure customer satisfaction
Participates in poke yoke designs, supplier issue resolution, current product improvement, new product development meetings
Monitors sequence numbers to ensure optimal efficiencies and Customer Service
Achieves production and manning targets, drives continuous improvement
Optimizes plant communications through daily communication sheet, Shift-to-Shift Communication Log, SQDCA Report, Pre-Shift and Mid-Shift Meetings, and effective use of email system
Manages and follows up on Standardized Work System, takes corrective action on ODS non-compliance
Oversees training and development of each team member, maintains documentation and training Matrix
Manages attendance and overtime to optimize manning efficiencies
Completes 5S audits daily
Ensures all Team Members have been fully trained in Non-Conforming Material Procedure and able to identify Special Characteristics symbols
Willing to report unsafe conditions and participate in safety activities
Performs other duties as deemed necessary by Production Superintendent
Reviews and understands Customer Specific Requirements
Skills
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JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role
4.1 Basic Function:
4.1.1 Responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities associated with the manufacturing and shipping of quality seats. To lead, manage and motivate the Production Team in the areas of Quality, Safety, Productivity and Continuous Improvement. This position has the authority to perform the basic functions and responsibilities described and supported by the facility’s organizational chart.
4.2 Specific Duties:
4.2.1 Coordinates and facilitates material build schedule for Team Members assigned to the area while maintaining safe work practices.
4.2.2 Assures strict compliance with all quality standards by maintaining current and complete knowledge with quality standards consistent with the company’s reputation as a “Quality Producer.”
4.2.3 Coordinates assigned activities at a level to maintain an orderly flow of product throughout the assembly process.
4.2.4 Communicates effectively and works well with his/her fellow Team Members.
4.2.5 Analyzes production processes to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to quality and plant profitability.
4.2.6 Responsible for recording changes and/or specific problems occurring in the process in a daily logbook. Notifies the Production Superintendent of any deviations from established methods or procedures.
4.2.7 Responsible for providing recognition and positive reinforcement for all Team Members, in a manner to further develop each member of the team.
4.2.8 Investigate and resolve problems among Team Member assigned to the area (interpersonal, conflict, performance, etc.).
4.2.9 Ensures that Team Member’s safety is maintained through safe working conditions, safe work habits, and a clean environment. Root cause analysis must be conducted on all recordables and near misses.
4.2.10 Engages in safe practices as well as follows safety rules and job rotations.
4.2.11 Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in blue sky initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events.
4.2.12 Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability objectives.
4.2.13 The Shift Supervisor is responsible for investigation and problem-solving initiatives to reduce internal defects and customer concerns.
4.2.14 Review corrective action and provide feedback.
4.2.15 Communicate with our Customer Liaison daily to ensure customer satisfaction. Establish immediate line feedback to communicate customer concerns. Ensure that immediate corrective action is taken on those concerns.
4.2.16 Participate in poke yoke designs, supplier issue resolution, current product improvement, new product development meetings and returned parts investigations.
4.2.17 Monitor sequence numbers in house and at the customer to ensure optimal efficiencies and Customer Service.
4.2.18 Achieve production and manning targets. Drive continuous improvement of both.
4.2.19 Optimize plant communications through the daily communication sheet, the Shift-to-Shift Communication Log, the SQDCA Report, Pre-Shift and Mid-Shift Meetings and effective use of the e-mail system.
4.2.20 Manage and follow-up on the Standardized Work System. Corrective Actions must be taken on ODS non-compliance.
4.2.21 Oversee the training and development of each team member and maintain appropriate documentation and training Matrix. The Supervisor is responsible for motivating, correcting, coaching, and teaching Team Members to achieve their maximum capacity at Adient Northwood.
4.2.22 Manage attendance and overtime to optimize manning efficiencies. 4.2.23 Complete 5S audits daily and turn into Superintendent.
4.2.24 Ensures all Team Members have been fully trained in Non-Conforming Material Procedure and able to identify Special Characteristics symbols and what they represent.
4.2.25 Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Production Superintendent.
4.2.26 Reviews and understands the Customer Specific Requirements.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Northwood Facility