Lean Assembly Supervisor for Quality & Efficiency

Henderson Group Recruiting; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an experienced production supervisor in the Detroit area to lead and coordinate shop floor activities. You will plan workloads, supervise staff, enforce Lean practices, and drive safety and quality standards across manufacturing processes.

You will read engineering drawings, optimize workflows, train personnel, and manage materials to meet production targets while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling/manufacturing plant (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.
• MIG weld experience preferred.
• Proficiency operating a forklift.

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 high 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

Engineering drawings

Lean / CI

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an experienced production supervisor in the Detroit area to lead and coordinate shop floor activities. You will plan workloads, supervise staff, enforce Lean practices, and drive safety and quality standards across manufacturing processes.

You will read engineering drawings, optimize workflows, train personnel, and manage materials to meet production targets while controlling costs.