Lean Production Supervisor: Safety & Continuous Improvement

Metalworks Inc.; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalworks Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment, applying Lean principles to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient shop floor.

Key duties include training new employees, improving productivity, eliminating disruptions, conducting audits, and leading root-cause problem solving, with regular reports to the Production Manager. The role requires strong communication, safety focus, and a commitment to 5S and continuous

Qualifications

• A 4 Year Technical or Business Degree preferred.
• Understand Lean Manufacturing principles including auditing, standard work, root cause problem solving, and 5S.
• Good communicator to employees at all levels within the company.
• Ability to recognize production disruptions and adjust to minimize impact on schedule.
• Working knowledge of Epicor and good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workplace safety and accountability for the department.
• Improve departmental productivity and eliminate production disruptions and constraints.
• Conduct monthly safety audits and train new employees on safe production techniques.
• Take ownership of department performance (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and drive improvements.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Production Manager and lead root-cause problem solving on production issues.
• Develop Production Coordinators to be effective shop floor leaders and lead daily team huddles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Standard Work

5S

Communication

Safety Focus

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Business (4-year) preferred

Tools

Epicor

Computer Skills

Job description

Metalworks Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment, applying Lean principles to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient shop floor.

Key duties include training new employees, improving productivity, eliminating disruptions, conducting audits, and leading root-cause problem solving, with regular reports to the Production Manager. The role requires strong communication, safety focus, and a commitment to 5S and continuous