Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

MDA Edge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AI-powered manufacturing sector seeks a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead a team of 30-40 associates. This role involves ensuring a safe and productive workplace, managing key operational areas, and driving performance improvements through effective leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Production Supervisor required.
• Experience managing teams of up to 50 associates.
• Hands-on experience in production planning and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team to achieve production goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

CNC machinery

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Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Position Overview: We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 30–40 hourly associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive workplace, while driving performance across key operational areas including safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team of hourly associates to achieve daily production goals while ensuring a safe working environment.
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable through regular feedback, coaching, and performance management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, identifying and resolving mechanical, process, or system failures to minimize downtime.
• Promote and sustain lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, materials, quality, and engineering to drive process improvements.
• Develop team members to be self-sufficient and take ownership of their roles.
• Monitor productivity, cycle times, and quality metrics to meet production targets.
• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, setup, and execution of production activities.
• Oversee material dispersal and distribution to ensure optimal flow and availability for production.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and process control systems are followed.

Key Requirements:
Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing production teams of up to 50 associates.
• Hands-on experience in production planning, material management, and quality control.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience working with or around CNC machinery is a plus.
• High-performance team leadership experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative, assertiveness, and accountability.
• Ability to analyze both short-term and long-term objectives to make sound operational decisions.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments and change.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree not required, but a plus.

Shift Details:

• 1st Shift: Monday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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