Lean Production Supervisor

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Detroit, MI seeks a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate production staff, plan and assign work, train employees, and drive Lean improvements for smooth, cost-conscious operations and on-time schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing, 2+ years supervising, and strong ability to read engineering drawings. Lean/CI and forklift experience are highly valued, with a focus on safety, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a material handling and/or manufacturing plant (union experience a plus).
• 2+ years supervising employees.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proficiency in 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 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 experience

Supervising employees

Reading engineering drawings

Lean / CI experience

Forklift operation

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Detroit, MI seeks a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate production staff, plan and assign work, train employees, and drive Lean improvements for smooth, cost-conscious operations and on-time schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing, 2+ years supervising, and strong ability to read engineering drawings. Lean/CI and forklift experience are highly valued, with a focus on safety, quality and teamwork.