We currently have an opening for a Production Supervisor for our Sealing operations, located in Stratford, Ontario. This position offers a competitive salary of $72,000-$85,000 dependent on experience plus an excellent benefit and pension package.
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's team of more than 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities.
For more information on a Great Place to Work, visit our website at www.cooperstandard.com
Job Description
Production Supervisors supervise, schedule and co-ordinate the activities of production workers who operate processing machines and fabricate, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and products.
Duties / Responsiblities
- Maintain safety of all personnel and promote this as number one priority.
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies. Ensure adherence to these policies and administer discipline if necessary.
- Maintain hourly timekeeping program (Kronos), GDOX scrap reporting, daily supervisor reports/shift reports.
- Attend weekly production planning meetings.
- Maintain proper manning levels, monitor records of employee attendance, overtime, down-time, using manual or computerized systems.
- Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, material use, rates of production and other production information.
- Minimize scrap material loss within the department by monitoring scrap levels and ensuring that scrap reporting procedures are properly followed.
- Develop good employee and union relationships.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition and coordinate action to repair or replace defective equipment when necessary due to production or safety issues.
- Maintain effective communication with all personnel and departments.
- Hold monthly safety meetings.
- Coordinate start-up, aid and instruct operators on proper changeover techniques.
- Ensure that parts are inspected for quality during the process and measures are in place to handle quality concerns.
- Notify operators, engineering, and quality department of any quality issues and review examples of rejected material with the necessary parties.
- Other duties as required.
Employment Requirements:
- A post-secondary education or equivalent is preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work all three shifts
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants who closely meet the requirements of this position will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, accommodations are available for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation in the application, selection, or interview process, please indicate this on your cover letter or resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
