Production Supervisor

Eatons Vehicle Group division is currently seeking an Afternoon Shift Production Supervisor (Coach) to join our team. This position is based at our Kings Mountain, NC facility.The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating production activities and leading hourly employees to meet customer requirements while providing a safe work environment. This role also establishes and maintains a positive employee relations environment by adherence to Eatons Values, Ethics and Philosophies. This position clearly communicates expectations and consistently holds self and employees accountable for performance.Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.Essential Functions:You will champion, coach, recognize and motivate employees to utilize Continuous Improvement tools to exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and morale targetsYou will establish and maintain an environment conducive to continuous improvement manufacturing; recommend alternatives for improving production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditionsYou will champion clutch assembly and manufacturing-post teams in achieving production schedule goals and exceeding customer expectationsYou will drive activities to reduce past due, scrap, and overtime cost while meeting safety and quality objectivesYou will conduct process checks within areas of responsibility and monitor performance to establish standard work formats and daily accountabilityYou will maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day to day operating requirements. Ensure that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floorYou will promote positive employee relations to ensure success within the assembly and manufacturing environments while identifying and implementing improvement opportunitiesYou will initiate and coordinate assistance as required from support functions to ensure process capability & improvement through measuring and monitoring performance and root cause problem solvingYou will coordinate job training and provide training resources within the departmentWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ Bachelors degree required from accredited institution+ Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (internship/co-op experience included)+ Minimum 1 year of experience as a Leader of People+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications:+ 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment+ 2+ years of supervisor experience+ Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques in a production environmentPosition Success Criteria:+ Experience using problem solving tools+ Demonstrated technical understanding of production planning techniques+ Experience in driving continuous improvement activities+ Basic systems knowledge, including computer, quality, materials and manufacturingWe make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: Manufacturing & OperationsRegion: North America US/Puerto RicoOrganization: VEH NAT North America TruckJob Level: Team Leader/SupervisorSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country onlyTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.