Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Vaupell; Constantine (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor for its 2nd Shift operations. This role involves overseeing daily production activities, ensuring quality and efficiency while leading a diverse team. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain adherence to safety and operational standards. If you are passionate about leadership and optimizing manufacturing processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality control and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage quality and efficiency.
• Train and supervise a team of operators to ensure high standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office

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Position Purpose

The production supervisor oversees the daily operations of the team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. Manage quality, scrap, efficiency and adherence to schedule.

• Coordinating and overseeing all activities in the department.
• Working with cross functional teams to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Supervising and Coordinating crews.
• Training and supervising a team of operators, ensuring they perform tasks to the highest standard.
• Inspecting work to ensure quality
• Monitor and optimize machine processes to ensure high-quality production and minimal downtime.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensuring all team members follow job instructions (JI’s) and are trained on job expectations.
• Providing strong team leadership by conducting daily meetings and assigning tasks.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineers, Techs etc. to resolve any production issues and ensure parts meet quality standards
• Investigate and take appropriate action when a deviation occurs, i.e. a part is out of spec, scrap increases, efficiency rates drop, and production issues arise.
• Ensure proper function of machines.
• Continual monitoring and reporting.
• Lead investigations of all safety incidents during shift.
• Address complaints, resolve problems, and conduct disciplinary discussions.
• Ensure all team members remain productively working.
• Follow all Vaupell policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Purpose

The production supervisor oversees the daily operations of the team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. Manage quality, scrap, efficiency and adherence to schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing all activities in the department.
• Working with cross functional teams to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Supervising and Coordinating crews.
• Training and supervising a team of operators, ensuring they perform tasks to the highest standard.
• Inspecting work to ensure quality
• Monitor and optimize machine processes to ensure high-quality production and minimal downtime.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensuring all team members follow job instructions (JI’s) and are trained on job expectations.
• Providing strong team leadership by conducting daily meetings and assigning tasks.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineers, Techs etc. to resolve any production issues and ensure parts meet quality standards
• Investigate and take appropriate action when a deviation occurs, i.e. a part is out of spec, scrap increases, efficiency rates drop, and production issues arise.
• Ensure proper function of machines.
• Continual monitoring and reporting.
• Lead investigations of all safety incidents during shift.
• Address complaints, resolve problems, and conduct disciplinary discussions.
• Ensure all team members remain productively working.
• Follow all Vaupell policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate degree from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience (required)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in Manufacturing (required)
• Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Established experience monitoring, measuring and reducing scrap rates.
• Knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Prior strong focus on continuous improvement or lean processes.
• Experience on ERP systems and MS Office.
• Experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Problem solving and adaptability skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
  
  

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Required physical skills and abilities (see below)

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B= 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60% or more of work time`
• Blank = Not applicable
  
  

Standing

C

Bending at waist

B

Walking

C

Reaching below shoulder level

B

Sitting

A

Reaching above shoulder level

B

Lifting under 25 lbs.

B

Grasping

C

Lifting 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Handling

C

Lifting over 50 lbs.

Finger Dexterity

C

Carrying under 25 lbs.

B

Feeling

C

Carrying 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Eye-Hand coordination

C

Carrying over 50 lbs.

Eye-Hand-Foot coordination

B

Pushing under 25 lbs.

B

Hearing, ordinary

C

Pushing 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Hearing, other (explain below)

Pushing over 50 lbs.

Seeing – near vision acuity

C

Climbing stairs

A

Seeing – far vision acuity

C

Climbing ladders

A

Depth perception

C

Balancing

A

Color perception

C

Kneeling

A

Keyboarding

C

Crawling

A

Pulling

A

Turning/twisting

B

Other

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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