Lean Assembly Supervisor

Zaddy Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a unionized workforce, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth, safe production operations on the shop floor. You will plan and assign work, manage schedules, balance quality, productivity, cost and safety, and drive Lean layouts and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing or material handling, 2+ years supervising, and strong ability to read drawings; MIG welding and forklift

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervising employees.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Experience with MIG welding preferred.
• Forklift operation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to achieve production levels that meet or beat budget.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Examine work for quality and conformance to policies and procedures—1st piece and periodically afterward.
• Supervise production employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, commitment and teamwork.
• Responsible for implementation of Lean layouts, techniques, & tools in area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of employees.
• Control and minimize labor hours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Perform accident and injury investigations.
• Responsible for shop floor organization and housekeeping.
• Minimize production rework, maintenance expenses, and shop supply expenses in area.
• Recognize and communicate any priority projects or problems, especially those that impact customer schedules & ship dates.
• Distribute, collect, review, verify and enter employee production cards by specified deadlines.
• Review, verify and submit employee timecards by specified deadlines.
• Communicate with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Recognize and report to Human Resources any employee problems or personnel issues.
• Administer CBA & Work Rules and grievance handling through 1st Step.
• Setup work areas for the next day.
• Open and close the building/s.

Skills

Material handling

Supervising

Reading drawings

Lean / CI

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Welding (MIG)

Forklift operation

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a unionized workforce, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth, safe production operations on the shop floor. You will plan and assign work, manage schedules, balance quality, productivity, cost and safety, and drive Lean layouts and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing or material handling, 2+ years supervising, and strong ability to read drawings; MIG welding and forklift