Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Mann; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mann+Hummel, Inc. in Portage, MI is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead a designated production area, manage staffing and attendance, assign work, and ensure output meets schedules while upholding quality throughout the manufacturing process.

You will coordinate machine setups, drive safety and EMS compliance (ISO/TS), rely on lean visual systems, and collaborate with the Production Manager to keep processes efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and basic computer skills.
• Able to lead a team in a fast-paced, pressured environment.
• Ability to follow department procedures and maintain safety.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet production demands.
• Good organizational skills and practical judgment to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities for an assigned shift within the production zone.
• Plan, review, and approve daily attendance and direct work.
• Ensure activities align with the production plan and deadlines.
• Develop plans to meet customer schedules and shipments.
• Adhere to Mann+Hummel quality procedures and customer requirements.
• Support collaboration with the Production Manager to maintain quality.
• Ensure product quality is verified by inspectors and corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the production area.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance to control losses and equipment damage.
• Coordinate changeovers and machine setups efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID9958-Posted11/04/2026-3AMPS-PN-1-1 Zone 1 - 1st Shift-Operations (OP)-Portage- Job Country (1)

The 1st Shift Production Supervisor is a hands-on manufacturing leader responsible for running daily operation in a designated production area. The role oversees staffing and attendance, assigns work, and ensure output meets production schedules and customer shipment needs while maintaining quality across the full manufacturing process. The role coordinates machine setups and changeovers, manages production records, and ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and relevant quality environmental standards(EMS), including ISO, and TS. Experience in plastic injection molding, component assembly, and visual manufacturing systems is especially valuable.

Main Tasks

• Manage and control the day-to-day activities for an assigned shift within a production zone
• Planning, review and approve daily attendance records, assigning, and directing work
• Ensure the production activities are in line with the production plan and deadlines
• Understand and develop plans to produce parts in accordance with customer schedules and shipments
• Ensure strict adherence to Mann+Hummel quality procedures and compliance to all customer requirements during the complete production process
• Support the process collaboration with the Production Manager to ensure that quality standards are met
• Ensure the quality approval of the products by the quality inspectors and implement corrective actions as needed
• Implement, coordinate, and control cleanliness and the order of the production area activities
• Ensure that machines/equipment are properly used and maintained
• Manage the total product maintenance process control for loss and damages of the equipment
• Ensure changeovers and machine setup are executed in a timely and efficient manner

Profile

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional coursework, certifications, or training in business, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Be able to lead a team in a fast paced and pressured environment
• Ability to follow department procedures
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet production demands
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to influence others by using practical judgement

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years of leadership in a supervisory role in manufacturing or production environment
• Experience in plastic injection molding and/or component assembly
• Visual manufacturing experience including KanBan, Takt Time, Visual Work Instructions
• Experience in automotive and/or aerospace industries