Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to oversee operations and ensure quality standards are met. This role involves coordinating the effective use of resources, training employees, and maintaining safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in manufacturing, and the ability to motivate a diverse team. Join a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on production efficiency and team performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedules direct labor personnel to meet production and quality standards.
• Trains employees and maintains compliance with manufacturing processes.
• Leads a high-performing team and ensures safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Computer skills

Ability to interpret blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Office productivity software

Business control software

Job description

Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

Job ID

2025-9118

# of Openings

1

Job Location: Address

1430 East 10 Mile Road

State

MI

City

Hazel Park

ZIP Code

48030

Shift

First

Overview

Supervisor Production

M-th 5am-3pm

Coordinates the effective use of equipment, facilities, team members, and skill sets in order to
meet all safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Job Responsibilities
1. Schedules all direct labor personnel on daily work activities ensuring optimal utilization of
skills and man hours to meet timely production and quality standards.
2. Trains employees and completes training records.
3. Ensures employees are complying with manufacturing process documentation.
4. Maintains schedule adherence and works with management on proper staffing levels to
meet schedules.
5. Leads high-performing team: interviewing, hiring, training, directing work, appraising
performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving
problems.
6. Maintains proper quality standards on all products being produced on shift.
7. Distributes supplies, takes inventory, and initiates reorder as needed.
8. Advises operations management of process improvement ideas, production issues,
maintenance items, safety matters, and other information.
9. Follows acceptable employee relation practices and company policies.

10. Ensures employees maintain and practice proper safety requirements including good
housekeeping and wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
11. All other duties assigned.
Job Skills Requirements
* Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures, and production/quality standards.
* Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure delivery of
quality product on time.
* May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings,
job orders and specifications based on location.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse
group of employees.
* Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and
production problems.
* Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control
software.
* Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints.
Educational Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
* Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment including managing
personnel in a production environment.
* Experience with continuous improvement methods and teams, or cost reduction initiatives
showing tangible results