Plant Operations Supervisor -- Full-Time

Job Overview:

Navistar San Antonio Manufacturing Plant strives to meet the evolving needs of customers with the latest cutting-edge commercial vehicles. This plant has the capability to manufacture Class 6-8 trucks along with Electric Vehicles, expanding Navistar's capacity and market share. By utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected production practices, quality and efficiency are improved.

Hours will be 6:30am-3pm Monday thru Friday

No Rotating shifts

Job Responsibilities:

The job expectations include following the Navistar Operating System (NOS), adhering to safety, quality, and standard operating procedures. This includes:

• Upholding safe work behavior, using proper safety equipment, and addressing any unsafe or emergency situations

• Making sure team members have the necessary PPE, materials, and tools

• Ensuring housekeeping and safety standards are met

• Cooperating with peers to finish projects and partake in team discussions and meetings

• Informing supervisors and peers of accomplishments, downtime issues, and/or changes. Also leading Cost Improvement events and having impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

• Conducting inspections on products, processes, and materials to make sure work output meets the specifications of the shop floor paperwork

• Installing and assembling parts with hand tools, air tools, and/or power tools

• Connecting components and equipment according to instructions and specs

• Attending to equipment and ensuring proper operation and Total Productive Maintenance

• Loading and unloading raw materials and outputs from machines and fixtures

• Training peers as needed

• Team Leaders must be able to do each job in their area with quality and within the time

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

AND

• At least two years of manufacturing experience

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified applicants, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Applicants must have the ability to read, speak and write English at a level that allows them to understand and communicate standard work instructions, job safety requirements and quality documentation in English

• Ability to lead and motivate others

• Positive attitude

• Ability to communicate clearly to ensure expected results

• Ability to work different shifts

• Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):

  • Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl
  • Climb using both legs and arms
  • Head/neck movement
  • Reach outward or above the shoulder
  • Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds
  • Repetitive use of hands and fingers
  • Use of vibrating tools
  • Depth perceptions required
  • Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
  • Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

• In the Paint dept, you may be required to wear a respirator and must comply with OSHA requirements for performing the job, including 29 CFR section 1910.134 which requires a respirator fit test, the satisfactory completion of a questionnaire and, if necessary, respiratory medical evaluation in connection with the use of a respirator

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Scheduling Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment