Lead Production Supervisor - Automotive Assembly

Martinrea; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor in Michigan to lead shift teams on assembly and welding operations, ensure process control and traceability, and maintain adherence to quality standards.

This role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, safety and a rigorous attendance mindset; you will mentor subordinates, coordinate with other departments, and drive on-time production to meet targets.

Qualifications

• College or trade school graduate and/or High School diploma with 5 years of hands-on supervisory experience in a related field.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, 5S and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift personnel and/or their work assigned as your responsibility.
• Ensure that product identification, traceability, process control, packaging instructions are being followed at all times.
• Ensure all personnel are following the Quality System and conform to quality standards.
• Ensure all first off/in-process and last off procedures are being followed at all times.
• Ensure LPA is performed as per schedule, follow up to close all outstanding issues within a reasonable time frame.
• In conjunction with other Supervisors, oversee on-the-job training for all personnel within the department to meet company's target on productivity and efficiency and manage within the scheduled financial budget.
• Oversee and maintain inventory levels of parts produced to meet scheduled targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure no unnecessary interruption of production requirements.
• To train, develop, mentor, direct and discipline subordinates to ensure a productive, efficient and competent workforce to meet scheduled requirements in a safe environment.
• Provide regular constructive feedback and communication to subordinates formally and informally on company policies, work procedures and work standards etc. and to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures at all times.
• To make recommendation to Senior Management and Human Resources Manager on the confirmation and/or disposition of employees within the probationary period.
• Responsible for ensuring all training within the department is completed in a timely manner, documented and posted at each work station.
• Provide management reports and documentation of key measurable as required.
• Maintain a system of communicating ongoing departmental performance to subordinates on a regular basis.
• Ensure good housekeeping for the department and that all areas responsible are tidy and organized at all times.
• Ensure subordinates follow Company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job and to encourage all subordinates to do the same

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

English communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Education

Education requirement

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Martinrea International Inc. is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor in Michigan to lead shift teams on assembly and welding operations, ensure process control and traceability, and maintain adherence to quality standards.

This role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, 5S, safety and a rigorous attendance mindset; you will mentor subordinates, coordinate with other departments, and drive on-time production to meet targets.