Production Supervisor

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor fill a 2nd Shift opening with a Tier 1 Manufacturing Company located near Normal, IL. Must have experience with automotive production supervision, ideally in a JIT environmentRequirements of the Production Supervisor High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience preferred. A bachelor's degree is a plus.3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Proven problem-solving abilities with a hands-on, proactive approach.Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.Benefits of the Production Supervisor Competitive salary and benefitsFull-time, direct-hire positionPaid time offMedical / Dental / Vision401kResponsibilities of the Production Supervisor Coordinates and facilitates material build schedule for Team Members assigned to the area while maintaining safe work practices.Assures strict compliance with all quality standards by maintaining a current and complete acquaintance with quality standards consistent with the company’s reputation as a “Quality Producer”.Coordinates assigned activities at a level to maintain an orderly flow of product throughout the assembly process.Communicates effectively and works well with his/her fellow Team Members.Analyzes production processes to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to quality and plant profitability.Responsible for recording changes and/or specific problems occurring in the process in a daily logbook. Notifies the Team Leader of any deviations from established methods or procedures.Responsible for providing recognition and positive reinforcement for all Team Members, in a manner to further develop each member of the team.Investigate and resolve problems among Team Members assigned to the area (interpersonal, conflict, performance, etc.).Ensure 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.The Supervisor is responsible for investigation and problem-solving initiatives to reduce Internal Defects, Customer concerns, and Customer Returns.Review customer feedback reports and seek/offer improvement feedback to Team Members.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.Participate in poke yoke designs, supplier issue resolution, current product improvement, new product development meetings and returned parts investigations.