3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Linamar Corporation; Fruitport (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k Program

Employee Benefits package

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Fruitport, Michigan to lead and motivate the workforce toward high-quality, efficient, and safe production. The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires strong leadership and problem-solving to meet aggressive schedules.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with solid knowledge of production scheduling, safety, and quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement to improve safety performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
• Optimize material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understand how job contributes to profitability.
• Lead by example and involve team over control.
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecards using Plex.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure safe work practices.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with all departments to meet common goals.
• Pursue OEE improvements and reduce recurring downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing methods

Teamwork

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Production scheduling

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Molten Metal Safety

Solidification principles

Casting defects knowledge

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing

Tools

Plex

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Starting Salary: $75,000

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in directing and motivating the workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient & safe manner & ensure that scheduling meets business demands.

Job Title: 3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Responsibility

• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance.
• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
• Optimize the material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understands how his/her job contributes to profitability.
• Lead by example and demonstrate involvement over control.
• Prompt team effort and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Initiate, seek and welcome change.
• Eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.
• Examine materials and products at all stages of processing for conformance to customer specifications.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill the requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure production, melt, maintenance, and other departments are collaborating to meet common goal.
• Aggressively pursue OEE improvements by:
• Thoroughly investigating any recurring down time issues or any down time that is more than 20 minutes.
• Relentlessly pursuing the rate target.
• Study production schedules and make appropriate manpower requirements.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Coach direct reports, assist in problem solving, and hold people accountable.
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the Plex.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner.
• All other job duties assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and complete required paperwork.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling.
• Organized, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have Molten Metal Safety knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of solidification principles.
• Must have knowledge of casting defects categories and detection methods.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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