Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorOur client, an automotive company, is looking for a Production Supervisor for their Sterling Heights, MI location.Responsibilities:The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training/allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale.The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing client Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives including the following:Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone. A Zone may consist of multiple production lines and up to approximately 30 employees, requiring ownership of all safety, quality, and throughput objectives within that area.Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures. Safety is a critical focus area within the body shop environment.Understand losses during the Shift, use the client Industrial Systems tools and methodology to improve Zone performances. Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing process flow, bottlenecks, alarms, fault conditions, and escalation procedures to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders. Understanding basic welding principles, including identifying good versus bad welds, is highly beneficial.Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.Requirements:Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problemsolving activities. Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of manufacturing equipment, conveyors, automation systems, and maintenance concepts will be highly valued.Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.Drive a sense of urgency within the operation and proactively respond to production interruptions to ensure output targets are achieved. Successful candidates will demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and a customerfirst mindset when resolving issues impacting downstream operations.High school diploma or GEDExcellent organization, written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as requiredAbility to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customersAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyGoaloriented selfstarter with ability to lead teamsAbility to coach/mentor/develop team membersMust have a good working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to work in a highvolume, fastpaced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to production needsAbility to spend extended periods on the production floor, including walking throughout the facility and climbing stairs as requiredBachelor's degree in a technical field2 or more years' experience in supervision in a highvolume environmentExperience in welding (resistance spot welding) and robotic applicationsExperience with robotics controls, automation systems, conveyors, or related manufacturing technologiesDemonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team membersPrevious experience working in a union environmentExperience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturingGood working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programsExperience in automotive manufacturing, body shop operations, or stamping environments preferredUnderstanding of manufacturing process flow, bottleneck management, downtime reduction, and production recovery activitiesCandidates with maintenancerelated experience, mechanical aptitude, or exposure to highly automated manufacturing operations are strongly encouraged to applyManufacturing/union experience strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working in a unionized environment and understand the challenges and dynamics associated with supporting represented employees.Robotics controls, automation, welding (resistance spot welding), and stamping experience preferred.

Experience supervising within a highly automated manufacturing environment is highly desired.A hands-on production leader with manufacturing supervision experience, union exposure, strong safety focus, mechanical aptitude, and a demonstrated ability to drive urgency, troubleshoot process interruptions, and lead teams in a high-volume automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.Experience in welding, robotics, automation, maintenance-related operations, or stamping will significantly strengthen a candidate's fit for this role.The hiring manager is open to candidates with approximately 0-3 years of supervisory experience, though more experienced candidates will also be considered.Candidates coming from Tier 1, Tier 2, automotive, body shop, welding, robotics, automation, maintenance, or stamping environments are all of interest.Union experience is strongly preferred because there can be a significant learning curve for leaders coming from non-union environments.The manager is looking for individuals who naturally demonstrate urgency, ownership, continuous improvement, customer focus, and proactive problem-solving skills.Candidates with a maintenance mindset who understand how manufacturing equipment, automation, and production systems operate will stand out among applicants.Why Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities