Manufacturing Supervisor

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production activities and manage associates. The role involves training, process improvement, and ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic production environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the future of mobility.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience with production associates.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Ability to analyze and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains production associates.
• Manages production schedules and processes.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers, and innovators who are delivering POWER for a safer, brighter, and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description Summary

Directly supervises hourly associates and directs resources as required. Oversees the planning, scheduling, setup, and running of production activities. Manages the dispersal and distribution of materials for production. Maintains labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule. Oversees the work of production associates and coordinates with leaders of production support staff; communicates expectations and provides direction and training. Monitors work performance and provides feedback. Coordinates maintenance of production equipment. Oversees process control and quality process control.

Job Description

1. Supervises production associate outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
2. Maintains production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments.
3. Completes production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems.
4. Improves process workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; testing new methods.
5. Records production by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries.
6. Maintains process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and problems to next shift.
7. Maintains working relationship with union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the (CBA).
8. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
9. Contributes to production process and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
10. All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

According to profile.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers, and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.