Production Shift Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:The Production Shift Manager is responsible for coordination and supervision of the production process on the assigned shift to ensure production targets are met timely and efficiently. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages and coordinates all activities of the production team on an assigned shift.Cooperates and with other departments to ensure effective plant operations and problem-solving. Communicates with supervisors and team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues.Leads plant initiatives, corrective actions and effective decision-making related to plant operation. Ensures company policies and safety procedures are being followed in the plant.Ensures team members have the tools and necessary training to perform and meet departmental goals.Recommends and implements measures to improve methods, equipment, performance, product quality, and efficiency through daily information sharing and reporting.Communicates, coaches, counsels, and trains supervisors and team members on standardized work practices, 5S, safety, quality and team building to meet company production goals and expectations. Ensures performance issues, conflicts, and other disciplinary issues are addressed and resolved timely and effectively. Initiates disciplinary action through communication with the Plant department supervisors, managers, and HR.Participates, facilitates, and oversees evaluations, CFTs, committees, task forces.Follows and ensures Lean and continuous improvement methodology.Supports EHS objectives.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:Auto-Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.Strong organization and time management skills.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Computer skills to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Directly oversees plant employees to include hourly and salaried team members on the assigned shift.