Production Supervisor

at  NextStar Energy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is a joint venture between LG Energy Solutions and Stellantis, the first automotive battery plant in Canada. As an operations Supervisor you will be responsible for managing teams in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing processes and initiatives including the following:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift and coordinate activities to improve performance.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Leaders & Operators.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost, inefficiencies and losses.
• Ensure team compliance to established policies and standards, including but not limited tosafety, quality, attendance, and throughput.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from production employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 6 or more years’ experience in supervision in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to
  receiving your application and getting to know you better!
  NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered
  without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual
  orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift and coordinate activities to improve performance.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Leaders & Operators.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost, inefficiencies and losses.
• Ensure team compliance to established policies and standards, including but not limited tosafety, quality, attendance, and throughput