Lean Production Supervisor - Safety, 5S & Team Growth

Amsted Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive in Michigan is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead frontline teams and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will promote lean practices, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with policies and the collective agreement on the production floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to read blueprints and use CMMs. This on-site role requires flexibility across shifts and occasional weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred.
• Experience managing people is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, suppliers and customers.
• Must be able to read a blueprint.
• Must be familiar with using a CMM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Kronos or a similar timekeeping system.

Responsibilities

• Partner with facility leadership to build and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles.
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste program.
• Maintain and enforce required safety standards on plant floor.
• Ensure production requirements are satisfied.
• Use strong problem solving and root cause analysis to take corrective actions.
• Execute administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents (e.g., timekeeping, production reporting).
• Develop and implement effective training programs for new team members and recurring training.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Team leadership

Proactive attitude

Timekeeping discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

CMM

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Amsted Automotive in Michigan is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead frontline teams and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will promote lean practices, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with policies and the collective agreement on the production floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to read blueprints and use CMMs. This on-site role requires flexibility across shifts and occasional weekend overtime.