Quality Supervisor - Trim & Chassis

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We're currently looking for a Quality Supervisor - Trim & Chassis to join our team in Smyrna, TN

Job Summary

The Quality Supervisor manages a group of Quality technicians in their assigned area. Provides technicians with the tools needed to perform their assignments, including process information, job allocations, training, equipment and other needed support; prepares reports and charts showing assigned area's progress regarding safety, production, throughput, scrap, attendance and budgetary compliance; ensures departmental goals of safety, quality, cost and time are met and maintains an atmosphere of trust and positive morale for the assigned zone; writes standard operation sheets for each job in assigned area.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

• Provides the Kaizen shop's mid to long term project planning direction and support along the way.
• Reports zone progress regarding production, quality, safety and budgetary compliance.
• Promotes a safe work environment and maintains an atmosphere of trust and positive morale for the assigned zone.
• Leads planning for changes or modifications to zone processes & equipment.
• Works cross functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, and MH for shop improvements.
• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development; interviews and selects employees; plans and evaluates employee performance; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate; and monitors time and attendance of subordinates.
• Interfaces and communications with internal departments to ensure production targets are met and provide countermeasures for zone concerns.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop and analyze reports. Detail oriented with project planning experience. Minimum of 2 years work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a highly automated or automotive manufacturing environment.

Supervisory/Leadership Experience:

Experience in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees or contractors. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. May have provided input into performance reviews. Most time in work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates.

Education:

High School Diploma is required, and a related degree from an accredited four-year college is preferred.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, spreadsheet, and other computer applications to output reports with similar, non-creative formats is required.

PREFERRED DUTIES BASED ON SPECIFIC NEEDS

• Experienced in lean material flow solutions.
• Experience working cross functionally with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Experience lean material flow equipment to enhance processes.
• Experience managing the daily operation of a kaizen shop.
• Experience planning budgets and working within a budget.
• Experience in implementing AGC's to assist material movement.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel:

Occasional day and overnight travel, including international travel.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America