Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Overview

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Direct position - pay rate up to $85k (based on proven work history).

Second Shift Position: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday - Friday

• The job scope is to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant floor in his/her assigned work area. The supervisor is obligated to ensure a safe working environment for the staff as well as lead the manufacturing team to produce high quality products at the lowest possible cost.
• The supervisor must support the operational business plan.
• Accomplish production goals by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees. Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing company policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, resources, PPE, managing the safety and production training of all associates
• Continuously monitor safety issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain staff by working with Human Resources to interview, orientate, and train employees. Developing personal growth opportunities of new employees
• Maintain production by monitoring personnel and resources, implementing cost reductions, and implementing corrections to break downs within the process
• Creating and fostering a spirit of cooperation between shifts and departments
• Meet production needs by scheduling and assigned personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results in end of shift reports
• Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing company quality standards by monitoring, reviewing, and dispositioning of daily scrap. Maintaining and monitoring the material review area daily
• Ensure operation of equipment by contacting maintenance when needed. Monitoring status of down equipment
• Resolve personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending actions
• Walk floor with other supervisors to review and communicate any issues
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Coordinates with Engineering and monitors tooling tests
• Works with Supplier, and/or other individual vendors to communicate our current needs and the prioritization of the tooling needs
• Understands and initiates lean manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of Kan Ban/Pull systems
• Maintains attendance program and timekeeping through ERP system (PLEX)
• Work with Plant Manager and Materials Manager to schedule and monitor all phases of the production process
• Maintain all production areas and monitor equipment by utilizing the 5S philosophy. Provide direction to employees involved in 5S activities
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and build a team
• Consistently ensure the integrity of all corporate processes and procedures
• Complete all incident reports, audits, and reports as required
• Effectively manage schedules and Client to successfully achieve production requirements
• Combine management and leadership skills to enhance employee's performance, productivity, and quality
• Use solid decision-making skills for discipline and other issues as they arise
• Demonstrate Problem-Solving skills
• Performs other related duties as required

• Microsoft Office:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Word. PLEX working knowledge, knowledge of machining processes. Knowledge of operation and forklift driving
• Five years of manufacturing experience and two years in a supervisory role. Ability to lead in a diverse work environment. Ability to communicate both written and verbally. Possess an understanding of plant safety and quality controls
• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent in business, operational development, or a related field of equivalent experience
• Basic walking and sitting along with using traditional office equipment. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.