Production Supervisor

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer in Detroit is seeking a Production Supervisor for their production facility. The successful candidate will oversee production activities, maintain safety standards, and ensure efficient workflow while leading the team. The role requires strong leadership skills and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Availability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production associates and manage scheduling, training, and coaching.
• Monitor process efficiencies and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain safety standards and communication across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Relevant work experience in manufacturing or engineering

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

Production Supervisor

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM's Three Rivers Manufacturing facility is looking for a production supervisor to join our growing team!

Production Supervisors oversee production and collaborate with leaders of production support staff to review production floor performance. In addition, they facilitate the planning, scheduling, setup, and running of production activities. Supervisors also lead the dispersal and distribution of materials for production and maintain labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, have experience in a union automotive manufacturing environment, and have availability to support the production teams on any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!

Job Description

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

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Combination of 4 years of relevant work experience and/or education in a manufacturing or engineering field.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as requested.

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.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.