Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

As a Production Supervisor at Bosch, you will oversee unionized production employees, managing their schedules and ensuring proper inventory control. Your role will also involve leading team training and development while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives. You’ll be responsible for upholding safety standards and operational excellence in the manufacturing process.

To qualify for the Production Supervisor role at Bosch, you need a high school diploma and at least 2-3 years of experience supervising hourly production employees in manufacturing. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with experience in inventory management and production scheduling. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.

The Production Supervisor position at Bosch is for the third shift, which runs from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This schedule allows you to manage production during the night while supporting your team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package for Production Supervisors, including health, dental, and vision plans, health savings accounts, 401(K) with employer match, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, and education reimbursement. This robust package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

At Bosch, employee growth is a priority, especially for Production Supervisors. You will have opportunities for training and development, helping you enhance your leadership abilities and pursue your career goals. Bosch values innovation, and your contributions to team development will be recognized and celebrated.

When answering this question, detail your previous roles where you managed production schedules. Highlight specific examples where you improved efficiency or addressed scheduling conflicts, showcasing your problem-solving skills and proactive approach.

Discuss specific lean manufacturing principles like 5S or Kanban that you've successfully integrated. Provide examples emphasizing how these methodologies improved production efficiency and led to measurable outcomes.

Emphasize your commitment to safety by illustrating specific safety protocols and training you have implemented in past positions. Mention how you encourage a culture of safety and hold team members accountable.

Describe your conflict resolution style, focusing on communication and mediation techniques. Provide an example where you successfully resolved a conflict that led to improved team dynamics.

Explain your approach to developing training programs that cater to individual learning styles. Share an example of how you've successfully facilitated training that led to high team performance.

Highlight skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving as essential for success in this role. Share why you believe these are important and how you exemplify them.

Share your experiences with different inventory management systems, mentioning any software you are proficient in, such as SAP. Highlight specific outcomes from effectively managing inventory.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you track to assess production quality and success. Provide examples where your focus on quality resulted in lower defect rates or improved customer satisfaction.

Reflect on your passion for team guidance, problem-solving, and operational excellence. Explain how these motivations drive you to create a positive and productive workplace.

Express your admiration for Bosch’s commitment to innovation and quality. Talk about how the company's values align with your own and how you believe you can contribute to its ongoing success.