About KAMAX:
The KAMAX Group is a leading supplier in the field of high-strength fasteners for mobility and beyond. We are technologically the world's leading manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and a leading partner for complex, cold-formed parts. In the automotive sector, our recipe for success is: finding solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow.
Note: this is a 2nd shift position starting at 2:00 PM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises the 2nd shift team of machine operators and team leaders producing precision, cold formed fasteners for automotive customers.
- Audits and corrects timekeeping within the department to reduce errors in labor cost centers and manages vacation planning.
- Updates the Qualification Matrix as needed to accurately reflect team’s skill level.
- Audits & verifies the skills rated on Qualification Matrix.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
- Conducts layered audits to ensure quality assurance processes are followed.
- Reports any process and/or equipment problems to the appropriate department.
- Participates in interviews for filling open positions within their department and shift.
- Coaches, mentors, motivates, and provides feedback to team members.
- Performs performance related activities, i.e. employee reviews, rewards & recognition, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
- Administers corrective actions with employees in regards to attendance.
- Reviews priority list and allocates labor for smooth operations including scheduling overtime, approving vacation, etc. for their shift.
- Ensures that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
- Distributes status reports to the required distribution list.
- Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and 6S of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards on the shift.
- Completes all paperwork associated with shift.
- Responsible for continuous improvement (OPEX) activities on their shift.
- Ensures all Autonomous Maintenance activities are being carried out.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Posts production data as needed.
- Leads shift handoff activities.
- Conducts audits as needed (LPA’s, 6S, etc.)
- Complete own Training Demand Analysis annually.
- Complete required training identified in your TDA as necessary.
- Support root cause analysis as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
- Good communication skills and ability to talk with all levels of employees.
- Associates degree or equivalent work experience; at least 2 years experience in previous supervisor role.
- Ability to manage people with respect to problem solving personnel issues.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Proficient in SAP.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:
- Noise – Laboratory machines.
- Chemicals, oils, acids, sprays, coolants and solvents.
- Noise – heavy machinery – if in plant.
- Noise – vibratory bowls and air feed systems – if in plant.
- Added responsibility as outlined in the Environmental Management System.
