About the Role
McGard is seeking a highly talented and motivated Assistant Production Supervisor to join their dynamic team and contribute to their ongoing success. This role involves assisting departmental supervisors with staff development and supervision, and providing administrative support for continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative tasks under the guidance of the Supervisor, such as attendance records, Work instruction updates and review, the distribution of checks, timecard review, etc.
- Assist Supervisors in the hiring and assessment of new and current staff.
- Participate in the training of new hires including the first day walk through and quarterly safety training.
- Assist in addressing employee concerns and difficulties through good leadership principles.
- Provide a resource for project management tasks like action lists and meeting notes for departmental projects.
- Populate the SQPD board data daily for the departments they are supporting and be a back up to the Supervisor.
- Assist in resolving problems, delays, and difficulties. Take appropriate action as necessary. Review with McGard Senior Operations Supervisor as needed.
- Notify Quality Assurance, McGard Set-Up, Tool Room, or Maintenance regarding problems with parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Maintain attendance records and recommend disciplinary action as needed to McGard Production Supervisor.
- Motivate employees through use of good communication skills.
- Be adept in all aspects of job tasks in your area of responsibility.
- Act as replacement for McGard Production Supervisor during vacation periods or as needed.
- Able to read and follow Bill of Materials, Work Instructions, Product View, and Production Work Orders.
- Assist Lead/Assistants to instill a “continuous improvement” philosophy throughout the departments.
- Supervises employees assigned to their AOR.
- Work directly with employees on day-to-day problems. Suggest reassigning personnel as needed.
- Meet with McGard Production Manager and other Supervisors to communicate needs and concerns from other shifts to ensure attendance and adequate manpower to satisfy needs.
- Monitor production rates and assist employees when problems arise.
- Interacts regularly with opposite shift supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Give adequate and competent direction.
- Ensure work is completed according to assigned schedule.
- Be proactive in continuous improvement.
Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, (e.g. Intermediate to Advanced in Excel preferred.)
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years of supervisory experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) year college degree or technical Certification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $62,400 - $70,000/year
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary profit sharing.
- Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Company provided uniforms.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
About the Company
- McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years.
- We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
- Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
