Aisin Canada is a Japanese auto parts manufacturer located in Stratford, Ontario JIT supplier of parts for the Toyota Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Lexus RX350 in a bright, new climate controlled facility.  We are committed to continuous improvement and training our employees so they can reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor. This is a permanent full time position.
 
Position Responsibilities              

• Production Supervisors are responsible for the safe production of high quality parts, produced in a Just In Time environment.

Follow, Monitor and Enforce Company Policies and Procedures.

•             Ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed
•             Ensure safe working conditions for all team members
•             Following production schedules (and working with P.C. department to change if necessary)
•             Administering corrective actions and disciplines to team members
•             Team Member evaluations as required
•             Ensure production records are accurately recorded (including production numbers, production time, downtime, rework, scrap, etc.)
•             Kaizen (continuous improvement) of their lines
•             Promotion and participation in the 1P1K activity
•             Promotion and participation in MaxK activity
•             Standard work audits – leveling up non-compliance

Ensure Production Records are Accurately Recorded
•             Complete daily shift reports
•             Attend manufacturing monthly meetings to discuss scrap, rework, OA and man hours worked.
•             Complete a training matrix for all team members
•             Complete problem follow up sheets, and work orders

Maintenance and Support Staff
•             General maintenance repair of lines
•             Adjust welds and work on weld programs
•             Take the lead in major level-up adjustments to all machines
•             Support trail activities (model changes)
•             Hancho lines when shorthanded (see hancho job description)
•             Run production through breaks and lunch when needed
•             Training new team members
•             Supervise quality and Shipping when needed
•             Participate in First Aid certification program

Paperwork
•             Overtime planning
•             Manpower planning (daily attendance)
•             Reconcile team member work hours on Nova-Time
•             Schedule vacations and banking of overtime hours
•             Coordinate and create production schedules with Shipping
•             Administer team member evaluations
•             Review core documents, monitor hourly reports, line setup sheets, quality and machine set up sheets
 

Essential Skills and Experience  

• Automotive JIT environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety Standards
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to motivate members to achieve company goals

 
Beneficial Skills and Experience - Understanding of TPS (Toyota Production System)
 
Education/Training/
Diploma from a recognized program in Manufacturing and/or Supervisory studies – Equivalent experience and training will be considered.
 

Please send resume to aci-resume@aisincanada.com

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted