Manufacturing Supervisor-2nd Shift

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing is seeking a Production Lead to manage a designated production area and drive efficient operations. You will coach staff, ensure policy compliance, and maintain accurate attendance and timekeeping records while supporting production schedules.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in a similar position and 2+ years of SAP experience, with a preference for candidates available for 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business management or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in a similar role.
• At least 2 years with SAP/ERP.
• Experience with problem-solving tools (5 whys, A3, 8D).
• Willing to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employees within the assigned production area, including coaching, performance and disciplinary matters, attendance/timekeeping administration, policy compliance, and accountability.
• Plan and coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and production activities based on priorities and staffing to meet schedules.
• Ensure production continuity across shifts by coordinating staffing during breaks and handoffs and maintaining planning.
• Monitor production KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, delivery, downtime) and take corrective action as needed.
• Promote a safe, compliant, ergonomic environment and complete safety activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in business management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employees within the assigned production area, including work assignments, coaching, performance and disciplinary matters, attendance/timekeeping administration, policy compliance, and employee accountability, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and production activities based on production priorities, employee qualifications, and staffing requirements to ensure efficient operations and achievement of production schedules.
• Ensure production continuity throughout and between shifts by coordinating staffing during breaks and shift changes, maintaining adequate machine and material planning, and completing effective shift handoffs to support continued production.
• Monitor and drive achievement of production KPIs, including safety, quality, quantity, productivity, delivery, scrap, downtime, and efficiency; take corrective action and elevate technical, tooling, material, quality, staffing, or operational issues as necessary.
• Promote and enforce a safe, compliant, and ergonomic work environment, including adherence to safety requirements, timely incident reporting and investigation, identification of workplace improvements, and completion of required safety activities.
• Serve as a designated First Responder during assigned shifts, responding to workplace emergencies and maintaining required training and certifications.
• Ensure product and process quality requirements are met, including appropriate management and documentation of good, rejected, and reworked product, production deviations, scrap/waste, downtime, and other quality or process concerns.
• Lead shop floor management and continuous improvement activities, including Meeting Point activities, EKOS methods and processes, Layered Process Audits (LPAs), workflow optimization, waste reduction, workstation improvements, and initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production and employee documentation, including ERP production confirmations, material requests and consumption, production quantities, downtime, shift records, checklists, timekeeping, LPAs, and other required records.
• Partner with the Team Leader Manufacturing, Production Manager, Human Resources, and applicable support functions to address staffing needs, production constraints, employee matters, and safety, quality, equipment, material, and operational concerns through resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed associate's degree in business management or another relevant field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience using MRP/ERP system (SAP preferably)
• At least 2 years of experience using problem solving tools such as 5 whys, A3s, or 8Ds
• Must be available to work 2nd shift