Assembly Operations Supervisor — Lean, People Coach

Eotech, Llc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eotech, Llc. in Plymouth, Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the assembly lines and staff at the HQ plant.

You will coach and mentor crew, ensure adherence to work rules and SOPs, and own the material flow, tracking, and transactions for assigned areas. The role emphasizes continuous improvement of assembly processes, safety, quality and productivity, including hiring assembly staff, managing manpower and equipment, and coordinating with site leadership to meet daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• At least two years of supervision experience.
• Must undergo background checks and reference checks.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as mentor and coach to assembly staff.
• Coach, empower, and support production team leaders to assist with staff management.
• Own the assembly line procedures and processes, coaching and enforcing expectations based on EOTECH work rules and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain procedures to ensure high standard of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability, and safety - adhering to EOTECH’s ISO 9001 standards.
• Responsible to meet daily production rates tied to financial requirements of the company, responsible for the throughput of the Plymouth factory in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure the manufacturing department has necessary manpower, equipment, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their job tasks.
• Interviewing and hiring of assembly staff.
• Time management and approval authority of assembly staff.
• Manage projects and request capital expenditure activity to improve the assembly areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment. Follow, enforce and support 6S principles.
• Responsible for tracking and flow of materials through the manufacturing and quality assurance processes, including ownership of WIP (lineside), post manufacturing testing locations (qual-testing) and transaction activity/accuracy thereof.
• Resolve performance/disciplinary issues with employees in coordination with Human Resources.
• Optimize and manage computer related systems related to the EOTECH manufacturing operation.
• Communicate to plant leadership on regular basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field of study

Job description

Eotech, Llc. in Plymouth, Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the assembly lines and staff at the HQ plant.

You will coach and mentor crew, ensure adherence to work rules and SOPs, and own the material flow, tracking, and transactions for assigned areas. The role emphasizes continuous improvement of assembly processes, safety, quality and productivity, including hiring assembly staff, managing manpower and equipment, and coordinating with site leadership to meet daily