Manufacturing Supervisor-2nd Shift

ElringKlinger AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ElringKlinger AG is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift in Southfield, MI to lead production teams and optimize daily operations. You will drive KPIs, coordinate labor and materials, and ensure smooth shift handoffs to sustain output.

A strong focus on safety and process improvements is required. The role demands a 4+ year background in manufacturing leadership, experience with SAP/ERP, and proficiency in problem-solving tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employees in the production area, including assignments, coaching, performance and disciplinary matters.
• Plan and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production priorities.
• Ensure continuity between shifts with staffing, machine/material planning, and effective handoffs.
• Monitor KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, delivery, downtime) and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and ergonomic work environment and participate in safety activities.
• Lead shop floor management and continuous improvement initiatives (LPAs, EKOS, workflow optimization).

Skills

Team leadership

Staff coaching

SAP

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in business management or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor-2nd Shift### Manufacturing Supervisor-2nd ShiftApply: Southfield: Full time: Posted Today: 24480Main 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 escalate 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### About UsElringKlinger is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and technology groups. The key to our success: a team of more than 10,000 employees at 44 sites. In particular, they value ElringKlinger’s flat hierarchies, open culture of communication, and attractive prospects for career advancement as well as the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the business and to work independently within an international environment. **Our joint ambition: to drive the future.**