Production Supervisor

adient; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Romulus, MI is seeking a mid-level Production Supervisor to oversee a single production line per shift, driving productivity and efficiency through workforce development and strong leadership.

You will supervise team members, ensure safety and quality compliance, and coordinate manufacturing activities, while reviewing data to resolve issues and maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production operations, safety standards, quality requirements, and equipment utilization preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, reports, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Ability to coach, train, and direct team members effectively.
• Must be willing to follow all company policies, plant rules, safety procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift and overtime as needed.
• Able to work the 3rd shift: 6:30 pm - 6 am.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production team members and direct daily activities of production workers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policies, and production procedures.
• Monitor production operations within assigned area to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, and production requirements.
• Review production orders, quantities, specifications, and product data to plan department operations.
• Plan production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet quality specifications and customer expectations.
• Review production and operating reports to identify and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure proper operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices as needed.
• Observe employees to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices throughout the production area.
• Communicate acceptable work practices and cleanliness expectations to team members.
• Provide orientation and on-the-job training for employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Provide counseling, coaching, and training to team members to support a qualified and quality-conscious workforce.
• Address employee performance and behavior matters in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and collective bargaining agreements, when applicable.
• Adhere to and promote all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

• Mid-level Production Supervisor position with limited complexity managing daily production function within a plant for a single production line or specific area for one shift, focuses on the development, management, and motivation of production personnel to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise production team members and direct daily activities of production workers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, plant rules, safety rules, attendance policies, and production procedures.
• Monitor production operations within assigned area to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, and production requirements.
• Review production orders, quantities, specifications, and product data to plan department operations.
• Plan production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet quality specifications and customer expectations.
• Review production and operating reports to identify and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure proper operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices as needed.
• Observe employees to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices throughout the production area.
• Communicate acceptable work practices and cleanliness expectations to team members.
• Provide orientation and on-the-job training for employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Provide counseling, coaching, and training to team members to support a qualified and quality-conscious workforce.
• Address employee performance and behavior matters in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and collective bargaining agreements, when applicable.
• Adhere to and promote all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Knowledge of production operations, safety standards, quality requirements, and equipment utilization preferred
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, reports, specifications, and operating procedures
• Ability to coach, train, and direct team members effectively
• Must be willing to follow all company policies, plant rules, safety procedures, and attendance requirements
• Must be willing to work assigned shift and overtime as needed
• Able to work the 3rd shift: 6:30 pm - 6 am.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Romulus Foam