Oversee and ensure efficient use of employees according to production planning
First contact for production employees for any questions in production
Guide, train, supervise and discipline employees in all production processes (including maintenance and warehouse)
Promote open discussion and communication between employees
Cordinate activities between press, metal prep, rubber, and warehouse departments
Promote digitalization of production
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
Practice “management by walking around”
Be the example of “how to work”, and lead employees by your actions more than your words
Meet production schedule due dates
Ensure production completes all paperwork 100% (no exceptions)
Promote GMT Global Philosophy and Strategy through the plant
Requirements:
Major Responsibilities
Manage and guide employees in production for both shifts, by working directly in 1st shift, and coordinating with 2nd shift lead.
Keep machines running and employees working.
Supervise employee attendance. Decide and approve applications for time off, being the first contact in case of unexpected leave/sick-time, etc.
Supervise and guide production employee’s efficiency, maximize output while maintaining quality, and safe operation of all equipment and machinery.
Supervise organization and cleanliness in all production areas by training and reminding employees.
Ensure the production schedule is met by being in constant and close cooperation and communication with planning, maintenance, engineering, quality, and front office staff.
Inform stakeholders ahead (or asap) in case changes in planning are required by any lack of resources (employee or machinery) or any other interruption on production process.
Ensure production process and improvements are in close communication and coordination with Engineering and Quality Control.
Support HR in making final decisions in hiring process (new positions, replacing employees, etc.) by evaluating skills and work experience of applicants.
Evaluate, train, discipline production employees in accordance with QMS and company policies.
Issue Work Tickets in ERP System for serial production.
Issue all necessary production planning documents in a timely manner to ensure smooth operation and production.
Discuss and solve all topics in production with support from Engineering and Quality Control.
Attend regular meetings for forecast discussion and implement required action for production in a timely manner.
Collaborate with General Manager and Accounting for investment requests to Upper Management (CEO or CFO)
Support health & safety discipline in production areas
Inform and consult with HR about issuing disciplinary measures for production employees in case of violations of policies, misconduct, attendance issues, etc.
Authorized to issue immediate disciplinary action (suspension or termination) on the floor in severe misconduct (for example health & safety violations, threats towards supervisor or other employees, etc.)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Preferably a technical degree
Minimum High school diploma
Experience
Five (5) years experience in production supervision/management in a manufacturing company
Preferred experience with hydraulic presses
Preferred experience with ISO 9001
Skills
Very strong people skills with the ability to quickly and professionally direct employees
Strong people management skills
Highly motivated and dedicated
Strong computer skills and especially proficient at Microsoft 365 suite
Ability to follow decision making processes and align with corporate strategic goals
Deep knowledge of production processes
Strong understanding of technical equipment and handling of production equipment
Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
