We have a job opening for our client for a Production Supervisor 1st Shift in Detroit MI.
Shift: 1st shift role and timing are 6:00am to 4:30 Monday through Saturday.
Starts: 3/24/25
Description:
- Maintain a safe & productive workplace while leading a team of approximately 3040 hourly associates.
- Troubleshoot daily equipment issues by identifying and resolving process system and/or mechanical failures.
- Provide clear expectations and hold hourly associates accountable while providing continual feedback.
- Provide associates with inspiration direction & coaching to achieve work objectives.
- Develop team members to become self sufficient with regard to completing their work responsibilities effectively.
- Lead process improvement activities by coordinating cross functional teams comprised of production materials maintenance quality and engineering. Promote maintain and develop lean manufacturing practices.
- Monitor and address output & productivity issues within assigned departments inclusive of meeting production targets cycle time and product & process quality standards.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead manage and motivate the production team in the areas of Safety Quality delivery Performance and Continuous Improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with high performance work teams.
- High level of initiative and assertiveness along with ownership and accountability.
- Ability to analyze short and long term objectives and make good decisions.
- Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment while continually managing resources and striving for excellence.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
- Willingness to work weekends as required.
- Some lean knowledge is helpful.
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Directly supervises hourly associates and directs resources as required. Oversees the planning scheduling setup and running of production activities.
- Manages the dispersal and distribution of materials for production.
- Maintains labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule.
- Oversees the work of production associates and coordinates with leaders of production support staff; communicates expectations and provides direction and training. Monitors work performance and provides feedback.
- Coordinates maintenance of production equipment.
- Oversees process control and quality process control.
- Minimum 5 years of production supervisory experience.
Skill Required:
- Experience with CNC machines would be a plus. Supervising groups of up to 50 associates.
Education & Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a fastpaced demanding environment High School Diploma or GED College degree not required.
- We work with a multicultural work force being able to speak Spanish a plus but not required
Supervisory skills Production Supervisory Planning Setup
Education
High School