Lean Assembly Supervisor

Food Management Search, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a skilled manufacturing supervisor in Detroit to lead production teams, plan and assign work, and drive Lean improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient shop-floor management while coordinating materials and schedules to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong problem-solving abilities, including reading engineering drawings and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling and/or manufacturing plant environments (union experience a plus)
• 2+ years supervising employees
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency in operating a forklift (MIG welding preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to meet or beat budget
• Assign work schedules and expedite workflow
• Coordinate materials and maintain inventory levels
• Ensure quality and conformance to policies and procedures
• Supervise to achieve top quality workmanship and teamwork
• Implement Lean layouts, techniques and tools in area
• Balance quality, productivity, cost and safety to achieve results
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate employee performance
• Control and minimize labor hours
• Ensure safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Perform accident and injury investigations
• Maintain shop floor organization and housekeeping
• Minimize production rework and shop supplies costs
• Communicate priority projects and problems affecting customer schedules

Skills

People supervision

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Forklift operation

MIG welding

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a skilled manufacturing supervisor in Detroit to lead production teams, plan and assign work, and drive Lean improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient shop-floor management while coordinating materials and schedules to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong problem-solving abilities, including reading engineering drawings and forklift operation.