3rd Shift Production Supervisor

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k program

Career advancement

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a designated production area, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met. The role requires hands-on leadership of hourly employees and coordination with maintenance and programming teams.

Qualified candidates typically have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong supervisory skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and meeting customer expectations in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably foundry.
• Strong supervision and leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly employees.
• Maintain a safe work environment with zero recordable injuries and safety compliance.
• Monitor schedules, overtime, and changeovers to optimize production.
• Ensure hourly workers follow procedures for consistency and quality.
• Oversee plant safety, cleanliness, and order.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Time Management

Organizational

Training

Safety Awareness

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.