Production Supervisor

Confidential; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company sponsored life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan with matching after 60 days

Tuition reimbursement (eligible after 90 days)

Paid time off

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Sterling Heights is looking for a qualified 2nd Shift Production Supervisor. The role involves managing production operations, ensuring quality and safety, and leading a team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership. The position offers competitive pay and benefits from day one, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of safe and proper manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of their shift.
• Coordinate a team of production employees.
• Responsible for planning and communicating daily job expectations.
• Utilize critical thinking by prioritizing ‘hot jobs’.
• Evaluate each area of the plant for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor, assess and record productivity results.
• Observe equipment, record issues, and troubleshoot improvements.
• Enforce organizational standards.
• Ensure all resources and assets are used efficiently.
• Problem-solve through analyzing data and identifying solutions.
• Support the training of production associates.
• Maintain open communication between employees and management.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping of employees.
• Coach and counsel employees.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production leadership

Job description

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

A manufacturing plant in Sterling Heights is seeking a qualified 2nd Shift Production Supervisor (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) to join their team.

This position reports to the General Manager and will be responsible for managing all functional areas of the shift to include operations, quality, and maintenance. The ideal candidate must have automotive manufacturing experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all areas of safe and proper manufacturing procedures to ensure the company's production of quality products.
• Ensure the efficient day‑to‑day operations of their shift.
• Coordinate a team of production employees to ensure that consistent and quality goods are constantly being produced.
• Responsible for planning and communicating daily job expectations including quality or safety concerns to shift production associates.
• Utilize critical thinking by prioritizing ‘hot jobs’ to ensure high productivity.
• Evaluate each area of the plant in order to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Monitor, assess and record productivity results.
• Observe equipment, record issues, and troubleshoot improvements to exceed production targets.
• Enforce organizational standards.
• Ensure all resources and assets are being used correctly and efficiently.
• Problem‑solve through analyzing data, investigation issues, identifying solutions and recommending action.
• Support the training of production associates.
• Maintain open communication between both employees and management.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping of all employees through online system.
• Coach and counsel employees while enforcing policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production leadership.

Preferred Skills:

• Leadership
• Problem‑solving
• Strong communication
• Straight time hourly pay after 50 hours per week
• Monthly phone allowance.

Benefits available on the first day of employment:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company sponsored life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Lines of ancillary benefits (including: Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Voluntary life)
• 401(k) Plan with matching after 60‑days
• Tuition reimbursement (eligible after 90‑days of employment)
• Paid time off
• Referral Bonus Program

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing and Metal Treatments