Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex‑N‑Gate in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient production operations. You will lead a team, manage production schedules, train employees, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and strong leadership skills. Flex-N-Gate offers competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ related work experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Labour Laws.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Train and coach employees to achieve operational goals.
• Schedule and assign personnel based on manufacturing needs.

Skills

Time Management

Creative and Innovative Thinking

Coaching, Counseling and Motivation

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

Decision Making and Judgement

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for production schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor oriented and provide “hands‑on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Coaching, Counseling and Motivation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility

Job Duties

• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and, if applicable, Collective Agreement.
• Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.
• Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends methods to improve interpersonal communications.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
• Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personnel for optimization of manufacturing output.
• Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
• Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
• Measures performance and quality.
• Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
• Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules.
• Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 1‑3 years’ related work experience
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.
• Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
• Ability to seek a team approach.
• Ability to give guidance and direction as required.
• Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
• Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
• Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.