Lean Assembly Supervisor

Launching Point; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate the activities of production staff in a Detroit-area facility. You will plan workloads, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to sustain quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership in a unionized manufacturing environment, familiarity with Lean layouts, and skill in coordinating materials and equipment to maximize output while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years supervising employees.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methods.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MIG welding preferred.
• Proficiency operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to meet or beat budget.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Ensure quality and adherence to policies; inspect first piece and subsequent pieces.

Skills

Materials handling

Supervisory experience

Engineering drawings

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate the activities of production staff in a Detroit-area facility. You will plan workloads, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to sustain quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership in a unionized manufacturing environment, familiarity with Lean layouts, and skill in coordinating materials and equipment to maximize output while controlling costs.