3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Linacast, Inc.; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Sustainability Counsel

Community based outreach

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee hourly production staff, uphold safety and quality, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining good employee relations, directing schedules, and implementing process improvements while aligning with company policies and labor standards. Opportunities for growth and advancement are offered within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment (preferably foundry)

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly employees
• Maintain a safe work environment with zero recordable injuries and focus on safety
• Monitor daily and weekly schedules, overtime and weekend work or schedule changes
• Monitor hourly procedures to ensure consistency
• Oversee plant safety, cleanliness, and order
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives and scrap reduction
• Assign work to hourly employees; coordinate with programmers and maintenance for efficiency
• Participate in training to learn new technologies and techniques
• Administrative tasks: Paylocity – attendance and payroll approval
• Perform evaluations on hourly employees
• Follow directions from Operation Manager or Plant Manager

Skills

Leadership

Management / Supervisory practices

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organization

Priority Setting/Decision Making

Interpersonal

Coaching / Team builder

PC Skills

Training

Emergency Procedures

Job description

Job Summary:

Supervise production employees in a designated area and is responsible for the maintenance of good employee relations together with discipline and safety being of the utmost importance of employees. Position is accountable for specified quantity, quality and cost of product within material specifications and labor standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly employees
• Maintain a safe work environment which includes zero recordable injuries, identify near misses, on time LPA completion
• Monitor daily and weekly schedules in addition to scheduling overtime and weekend work or any schedule changeovers
• Monitor procedures required to be performed by hourly employees, to ensure consistency
• Monitor all areas of the plant safety, cleanliness and order
• Monitor and implement continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives and scrap reduction
• Assign work to hourly employees. Work together with programmers and maintenance to ensure efficiency/monitor operators to ensure they are keeping up with cycle time and making quality parts
• When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
• Administrative- Paylocity – attendance and payroll approval process
• Perform evaluations on all hourly employees
• Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the Operation Manager or Plant Manager

Decisions Making Scope/Supervisory Responsibility

• Direct reports, if any and the level of supervision

Other

• Full-Time

Academic Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferably foundry

Required Skills & Experience

• PC Skills
• Training
• Emergency Procedures
• Management / Supervisory practices
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Priority Setting/Decision Making
• Interpersonal
• Coaching / Team builder
• Organization
• Time Management

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The job works in conditions with constant exposure (67% or more) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc. Long periods of walking and standing are required
• This person works in a fast-paced environment and must be able to make quick decisions in order to maximize production while maintaining focus on safety and quality to meet customer expectations. The nature of the product mix for all operations may cause changing priorities frequently

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Standing 70% -80% of the time; walking
• Bending, crouching, twisting and reaching required
• The person in this environment with multiple priorities

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Sustainability Counsel
• 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.