Production Supervisor

FastTek Global; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a hands-on supervisor to manage hourly production staff in Michigan. You will drive production goals, monitor quality and safety, and report on metrics such as scrap and overtime.

The role requires coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, and Production Control to keep lines running smoothly. The ideal candidate has at least five years in manufacturing leadership, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in any industry or supervisory/leadership experience.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software.
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug tests.
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.
• Strong communication, trouble shooting, administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have right to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly employees to meet established production goals for quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale; ensure procedures are followed and data is recorded.
• Create cross-training plans and maintain training records for all hourly team members; monitor time and attendance and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate needs with other departments and shifts; supervise 5S; monitor inventory for shipping requirements; maintain customer communications.
• Comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Office software

Background check

Confidentiality

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Manage hourly employees to meet established production goals for quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale; make sure process procedures are followed Monitor, record, and report production data (production, scrap cost, overtime cost, first runs, etc.)
• Create cross training plans and maintain training records for all hourly team members Monitor and maintain time and attendance records daily Troubleshoot daily quality, safety and production issues
• Communicate work and needs with other departments and shifts (Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, and Production Control) Supervise 5S conditions/activities Monitor inventory to meet shipping requirements Communicates frequently with internal and external customers on various issues
• Complies with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Major Job Responsibilities

• Manage hourly employees to meet established production goals for quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale; make sure process procedures are followed Monitor, record, and report production data (production, scrap cost, overtime cost, first runs, etc.)
• Create cross training plans and maintain training records for all hourly team members Monitor and maintain time and attendance records daily Troubleshoot daily quality, safety and production issues
• Communicate work and needs with other departments and shifts (Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, and Production Control) Supervise 5S conditions/activities Monitor inventory to meet shipping requirements Communicates frequently with internal and external customers on various issues
• Complies with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 year of manufacturing experience in any industry or supervisory/leadership experience
• Intermediate to advanced experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug tests
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters
• Strong communication, trouble shooting, administrative and organizational skills
• Must have right to work in the US without sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting not more than 40 pounds
• Stooping/Crouching
• Twisting/Bending
• Speaking/Listening

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory role

Education Required

• Bachelor Degree preferred or related experience

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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