Are you looking for a new challenge? Is it time to arrive where you want to be? We have grown steadily as a team, would you like to grow too? Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being part of the solution, while receiving training and learning opportunities? If you answered yes, we have exciting career opportunities for you Get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history At our Akron, OH location we are searching for a:

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Where we need you

Responsibilities include: Manage molding & assembly operations to meet quality, safety, and production schedule.
Responsible for coordinating, planning & movement of employees for meeting production & quality requirements for optimal results internal & external.
Develop and implement operating procedures that eliminate problems and/or improve quality and/or reduce cost.
Devise and implement root cause & permanent corrective action plans to recover any lost production to attain production schedules.
Actively pursue process and equipment changes to improve modifications to machines or equipment to improve production, quality and reduce cost.
Make recommendations on molding and assembly processes to improve process to reduce labor, improve workflow, efficiencies and minimize scrap.
Ensure that all production orders are produced in a timely manner with attention to quality and operating budgets.
Work closely with Assistant Shift Leader to enhance their job skills.
Establish training need with department manager to improve operator’s job skills.
Maintain daily shift handover meetings with employees to keep all personnel informed of critical issues.
Work with cross function teams to make continuous improvement to eliminate waste.
Review& analyze production, quality control, maintenance and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity to product specifications and operating or production problems and take necessary corrective action.
Administer Company policies and maintain employer/employee relations on the highest level. Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
Assist in resolving worker concerns and unresolved issues to Human Resources Manager.
Implement all new projects to production from pre-series to series production, including training on all shifts.
Ensure confidentiality is a priority.
Maintain a “whatever it takes” attitude to ensure best in class standards to get the job done.
Other duties as needed.
Each employee is responsible for the quality of his/her personal performance and how said performance impacts the environment, safety, and data security. This is applicable to the departments of development, production, management, logistics, and after market services, as well as to contact with customers and suppliers. Managers and supervisors are also responsible for the quality of his/her team's performance and how said performance impacts the environment, safety, and data security.
This principle of comprehensive quality management is developed and furthered through training (on the job), continuing/ extended education, as well as continued supply of information and updates, and should be exemplified by supervisors on every level.
Knowledge of customer specific requirements (CSR) necessary through advanced training, or work experience or a combination of the two.

How to convince us

Must have at least 5 + years supervisory experience in a molding and assembly-manufacturing environment.
Processing molding machines would be a plus
Experience with SAP a plus
Provide leadership and training to production and technical personnel
5-10 years prior processing and/or technical training in plastics a plus
Experience in a molding and assembly production supervisory capacity preferred
BA in Engineering preferred or equivalent years of related experience
We are looking for a team player with well- developed interpersonal skills, with proven ability to support a positive team environment.

What we offer

Employee health benefits starting Day 1
Opportunities for advancement
Shift Differential
Employee Discounts at Verizon, BMW, Ford, GM and more
Employee Referral Program

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11,737 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 92 locations in 25 countries.

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Kaitlyn Wingate
Human Resources
+1 864 486-0888
recruiting@roechling-automotive.us

Röchling Automotive USA LLP
2275 Picton Parkway
44312 Akron, OH
United States

A job at	Full time
Professional Level	Professional experienced
We are looking for	As of now
Location	Akron, OH

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift