Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary focus of the role is to lead the production & maintenance teams on effectively setting and achieving company and value stream organization goals and standards
• Responsible for the supervision, development, coaching and discipline of up to 30 technical personnel
• Ensures compliance to plant policies & procedures.
• Participates in strategic planning (1-year view)
• Participates in continual improvement projects
• Responsible for and in charge of the facility when management is not on-site including emergency Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
• Performs Quality Assurance related duties, for example; process audits, product quality decisions, corrective/preventive actions and constraint management
• Analyzes weekly productivity and efficiency reports
• Tracks daily operator efficiency / productivity and counsels’ employees as needed to improve performance
• Responsible for ensuring product quality awareness and counsels employees in problem areas.
• Responsible for organizing manpower, hours worked, and verifying / approving payroll hours input to assigned cost center / process code
• Completes daily walk-throughs in production areas to review and follow up on any production and EHS issues
• Responsible for Maintenance Work Order Prioritization and Resolution

• Responsible for coordinating and scheduling of preventive maintenance for all production equipment in their value stream.
• Responsible for monitoring equipment efficiencies and downtimes
• Assists in managing the computerized maintenance management software corresponding to the Value Stream Equipment Repairs
• Supervises to ensure the Lockout / Tag-out system and all environmental, health and safety regulations associated with the maintenance technician function are followed per policy.
• Participates in corrective actions relating to Quality, EHS and Engineering

• Supervises Lean Manufacturing activities on production floor and completes the standard work checklist
• Coordinates operator rotation; cross training, daily pulls; expedites
• Responsible for prioritization of maintenance work orders and follow up
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• Enforces the Pay-For-Knowledge training program by ensuring training needs are communicated to the Training Coordinator or HR Personnel.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for all direct reports on an annual basis or as performance issues arise.
• Counsels the Production Team members on how to solve issues, conflict resolution and takes appropriate disciplinary action following the Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct
• Communicates management objectives to the value stream production teams
• Acts as a technical resource to the team and facilitates between team and support functions, for example: Materials/Logistics, Quality Assurance, EHS, Human Resources, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Ensures the teams maintain a safe, clean work environment following 5s principles. 
• Ensures that EHS issues are brought to the attention of the Value Stream Manager/ EHS Manager and that follow up corrective action is taken.
• Responsible for working together with other Supervisors to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Will be required to perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by members of the Management Team

EDUCATION:

• Technical/Business Management Degree or equivalent experience in a Supervisory Role for a minimum of four years required

EXPERIENCE:

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Minimum 3 years Manufacturing experience working in high volume production required
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

• Demonstrate success in teamwork environment as a team leader or facilitator in achieving goals and objectives.  
• Strong coaching ability required
• Must have proficient computer skills (word, excel, Power Point).
• Knowledge of MRP/ Kan Ban/Constraint Management.  Experience w/SAP helpful
• Self -motivated and hands-on.
• Strong knowledge of EHS requirements and standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Textile manufacturing and IATF16949, ISO 14001; ISO45001 experience preferred.
• Strong oral / written communication skills required
• Project management experience helpful
• Must have Excellent Interpersonal relations required.

• Adhere to the policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unsafe.
• Comply with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations.  Understand and adhere to the EHS Cardinal Rules.  Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with their position and how to minimize them.
• All accidents/injuries/near misses no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will follow escalation process.  
•  Align with Tenneco Values:
  • Radical Candor
  • Organizational Velocity
  • Simplification
  • Tenacious Execution
  • Win
• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Code of Conduct.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Tenneco’s policies, procedures, and practices.
• Adheres and is compliant with the policies and procedures for IATF16949/AS9100 and other quality standards.