Night Shift Production Leader, Lean & Safety Champion

Omnimax-International; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

OmniMax International in Taylor, Michigan, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, prioritizing safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with plant leadership and a union workforce.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of supervision, experience in discrete manufacturing, and Lean Six Sigma exposure. This is a full-time night-shift role with occasional day or weekend work, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production supervision/management experience in a manufacturing organization – experience supervising a union work force highly preferred.
• Experience with discrete manufacturing such as press equipment and metal stamping production processes.
• 1+ years of Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Ability to operate with high urgency and personal initiative, while maintaining excellent coordination and communication with staff.
• Four (4) year bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or related field highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong partnership with Plant Manager/Production Manager to support overall operational objectives and key performance metrics.
• Implement the company’s safety program to achieve accident-free performance.
• Has the primary duty of safely and efficiently managing material flow and production for a work shift.
• Recommend hiring, termination, discipline, promotion, demotion of employees within span of control.
• Resolves worker issues/complaints or submits unsettled grievances to next level of management for action.
• Effectively communicate departmental and plant wide goals to employees in a productive manner.
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plan production operations, while establishing priorities and sequencing for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and implement Lean/Visual management techniques. Directs Lean initiatives and processes as identified/required.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the business – maintenance, warehouse/shipping, sales, finance, etc. in order to meet high service expectations and business objectives.
• Compile and analyze production data to develop solutions to complex operational issues.
• Ensures that subordinates submit all required paperwork on time, complete, accurate, and legible.
• Responsible for enforcing all company policies and procedures, which includes safety, housekeeping, attendance, quality, and administrative.
• Assists subordinates with assigned tasks for training purposes or in emergency situations.
• Provide leadership and direct all manufacturing activity on site ensuring best practice/compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, environmental%
• Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by Leadership.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

High urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

Job description

OmniMax International in Taylor, Michigan, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, prioritizing safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with plant leadership and a union workforce.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of supervision, experience in discrete manufacturing, and Lean Six Sigma exposure. This is a full-time night-shift role with occasional day or weekend work, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.