Materials/Manufacturing Supervisor

Miller Industries, LLC; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Profit sharing

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Miller Industries is seeking a Materials/Manufacturing Supervisor for our Hazel Park, Michigan facility to bridge Supply Chain and Operations and lead manufacturing on the floor. The role ensures material availability, coordinates with Purchasing, and guides daily production with a hands-on leadership approach.

Candidates should have supervisory experience, knowledge of ERP/MRP, and a track record in lean practices, inventory control, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in production, materials, warehouse, or supply chain.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Ability to read production schedules and prioritize work.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills and ERP/MRP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Provide coaching and development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Report production status and risks to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Miller Industries – Materials/Manufacturing Supervisor- Hazel Park, Michigan

Who We Are

At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations across Michigan. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team.

Who We Want

Miller Industries is seeking a Materials/Manufacturing Supervisor for our brand-new facility in Hazel Park, Michigan. This position serves as a critical link between Supply Chain and Operations, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities while also providing day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing personnel.

What You Will Be Doing

Materials & Supply Chain

• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules; identify and elevate shortages or delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers on availability, delivery dates, and priorities.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, transactions, records, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Resolve discrepancies and manage excess, obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory.
• Organize material staging, storage, replenishment, and movement to support production flow.

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Adjust priorities based on schedules, materials, staffing, customer needs, and production progress.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve production or workflow issues.
• Ensure employees have the resources and instructions needed to follow quality and manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate cross-training and resources across departments while maintaining a hands-on floor presence.

Leadership & Employee Management

• Set clear expectations, communicate priorities, and coach employees on safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provide regular feedback, recognize strong performance, and support employee development.
• Address attendance, conduct, performance, and policy concerns according to company procedures.
• Support onboarding, training, cross-training, skill development, and performance reviews.
• Promote respectful communication, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Correct unsafe conditions and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Reinforce quality expectations and resolve defects or process concerns promptly.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering on recurring material, process, or product issues.
• Support safety, quality, material, and manufacturing improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve material flow, inventory accuracy, workplace organization, production processes, and efficiency.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and analyze recurring issues to identify root causes.
• Recommend and standardize improvements that reduce waste, downtime, shortages, rework, and handling.
• Track results, report progress, and encourage employee problem-solving.

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate communication, planning, schedules, and priorities between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and support departments.
• Report production status, material shortages, staffing concerns, and operational risks to leadership.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and reports.

What You Get Paid

The position pays a competitive hourly rate. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility, and overtime opportunities.

Required

What Requirements Are Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a production, materials, warehouse, or supply chain environment.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Ability to understand production schedules and prioritize work accordingly.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with ERP/MRP or other production-related systems.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with inventory management and material planning.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a modular construction, assembly, manufacturing, or similar production environment.
• Experience with production scheduling, material requirements planning, or capacity planning.

At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.