Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

A leading company in Detroit is seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves ensuring a safe and productive workplace while driving performance across key operational areas such as safety, quality, and delivery. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in production supervision and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor.
• Proven experience managing production teams of up to 50 associates.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Accountability

Initiative

Adaptability

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

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.