Production Supervisor

Adient plc; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Romulus, MI is seeking a Mid-level Production Supervisor to manage daily production for a single line on the 3rd shift, focusing on developing and motivating the production team to improve productivity. You will supervise team members, ensure safety, quality, and adherence to procedures, review orders, plan operations, and address issues while maintaining housekeeping.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in manufacturing and the ability to train and coach staff, with

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production operations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, reports, specifications, and procedures.
• Willingness to work the 3rd shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production team and direct daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety rules, attendance, and procedures.
• Monitor operations to meet quality and safety standards.
• Review orders, quantities, and product data to plan operations.
• Plan operations with priorities and sequences for manufacturing.
• Prepare schedules and coordinate activities to meet specifications.
• Inspect equipment and maintain optimal production performance.
• Provide coaching and training to team members.
• Address performance and behavior per policies and laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production orders

Safety standards

Team coaching

Shift work

Job description

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 motiation 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 Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.