Production Supervisor

Mitchell Associates, Inc.; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. is seeking a hands-on Supervisor with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. The role focuses on directing shift personnel, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving productivity in assembly, production, and welding operations.

You will lead a team, ensure process controls, and mentor staff while maintaining organized records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• College or trade School graduate and/or combination of High School diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Supervisory experience in a related field.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive a plus.
• Good working knowledge of assembly, production and welding operations.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Good knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, 5S, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift personnel and/or their work assigned as your responsibility.
• Ensure that product identification, traceability, process control, packaging instructions are being followed at all times.
• Ensure all personnel are following the Quality System and conform to quality standards.
• Ensure all first off/in-process and last off procedures are being followed at all times.
• Ensure LPA is performed as per schedule and follow up to close all outstanding issues within a reasonable time frame.
• Oversee on-the-job training for all personnel within the department to meet company targets on productivity and efficiency within the scheduled budget.
• Oversee and maintain inventory levels of parts produced to meet scheduled targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure no unnecessary interruption of production requirements.
• Train, develop, mentor, direct and discipline subordinates to ensure a productive, efficient and competent workforce.
• Provide regular constructive feedback and communication to subordinates on company policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations to Senior Management and Human Resources on confirmation and/or disposition of employees within probationary period.
• Ensure all training within the department is completed timely and documented.
• Provide management reports and documentation of key measurable as required.
• Maintain a system of communicating ongoing departmental performance to subordinates.
• Ensure good housekeeping and adherence to Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the job.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

OSHA familiarity

Tier 1 automotive

Supervisory experience

Computer basics

Education

College or trade School graduate

Job description

• College or trade School graduate and/or combination of High School diploma

Qualifications

• College or trade School graduate and/or combination of High School diploma

with minimum 5 years of hands-on Supervisory experience in a related field

• Experience in Tier 1 automotive a plus
• Good working knowledge of assembly, production and welding operations
• Excellent English Communication Skills (oral and written)
• good knowledge of basic computer programs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, 5S and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Safety Act.

Critical Success Factors

• Excellent attendance
• Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision and/or directions
• Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player and a team leader
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent motivator and mentor
• Ability to maintain all production related records in an organized manner, use sound judgment in dispersing

confidential information related to employees data

• Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift personnel and/or their work assigned as your reponsibility
• Ensure that product identification, traceability, process control, packaging instructions are being followed at all

times

• Ensure all personnel are following the Quality System and conform to quality standards
• Ensure all first off/in-process and last off procedures are being followed at all times
• Ensure LPA is performed as per schedule, follow up to close all outstanding issues within a reasonable time frame
• In conjunction with other Supervisors, oversee on-the-job training for all personnel within the department to

meet company's target on productivity and efficiency and manage within the scheduled financial budget

• Oversee and maintain inventory levels of parts produced to meet scheduled targets
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure no unnecessary interruption of production requirements
• To train, develop, mentor, direct and discipline subordinates to ensure a productive, efficient and competent

workforce to meet scheduled requirements in a safe environment

• Provide regular constructive feedback and communication to subordinates formally and informally on company policies, work procedures and work standards etc. and to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures at all times
• To make recommendation to Senior Management and Human Resources Manager on the confirmation and/or disposition of employees within the probationary period
• Responsible for ensuring all training within the department is completed in a timely manner, documented and posted at each work station
• Provide management reports and documentation of key measurable as required
• Maintain a system of communicating ongoing departmental performance to subordinates on a regular basis
• Ensure good housekeeping for the department and that all areas responsible are tidy and organized at all times
• Ensure subordinates follow Company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job and to encourage all subordinates to do the same

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview