Production Supervisor

KYYBA; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyyba is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead 30–40 hourly employees in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing setting. You will ensure daily targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are met while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.

Initial training may occur on day shift, with placement on 2nd or 3rd shift, and weekends may be required to meet overtime needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and enforce consistent work rules to maintain a productive

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven experience supervising or managing people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 30–40 hourly employees in a unionized environment.
• Maintain staffing levels, including managing call-offs and reassignments.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, SIS, WCM, or similar methodologies.
• Coach, lead, and develop team members to improve performance.
• Collaborate with plant pillars and cross-functional teams.
• Enforce consistent work rules and support a positive labor-management relationship.
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

People supervision

Job description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The supervisor ensures daily performance targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are met while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture. This role requires strong coordination with cross-functional teams and consistent application of work rules. Initial training may occur on day shift, with placement likely on 2nd or 3rd shift. Candidates must be open to any shift, including weekends, to meet overtime and production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise 30–40 hourly employees in a unionized environment
• Maintain staffing levels, including managing call-offs and reassignments
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, SIS, WCM, or similar methodologies
• Coach, lead, and develop team members to improve performance
• Collaborate with plant pillars and cross-functional teams
• Enforce consistent work rules and support a positive labor-management relationship
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively

Must-have Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience supervising or managing people

Nice-to-have Skills

• Manufacturing experience (highly preferred) in a Manufacturing workforce.
• Prior experience leading a crew or production team
• Experience working in a union environment
• Background with Lean, WCM, Kaizen, SIS, or other CI methodologies

Additional Notes

• Union experience is not required; however, emotional control, professionalism, and strong communication are essential.
• Any Lean-related continuous improvement experience is acceptable; SIS training will be provided.
• Only candidates meeting all must-have requirements will be submitted.
• Must have Supervisory Experience. Preferred experience in a Manufacturing workforce. Must be available for all shift and weekend work.

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b