Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

METALWORK; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Vacation Buy Program

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

METALWORK in Ludington, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment. You will apply Lean practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires coaching, performance management, and daily audits to ensure standard work and visual controls are in place. Strong communication and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical or business degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including auditing, standard work, root cause analysis, and 5S.
• Strong communication across all levels within the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production employees in a safe, organized, and efficient environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using Lean tools.
• Train and develop new employees; lead root cause problem-solving efforts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

4 Year Technical or Business Degree

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Location: Ludington, MI

Job Id:156

# of Openings:1

Role and Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role is focused on creating a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and driving operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include training and developing new employees, improving departmental productivity, eliminating production disruptions and constraints, conducting daily audits, and leading root cause problem-solving efforts. The Production Supervisor ensures their team consistently manufactures high-quality products while meeting customer expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

Through effective leadership, coaching, and performance management, the Production Supervisor builds a highly engaged team that embraces continuous improvement and delivers outstanding operational results.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for workplace safety. Takes responsibility for the safety of the department. Participates in assessment ofdepartment, safety audits, and training new employees on safe production techniques. Performs Accident
• Investigations. Conducts monthly safety training topics.
• Must be able to improve working conditions and take ownership of department accepting personal accountability forthe performance of the department (safety, quality, productivity, and cost).
• Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and standard work. Understands the qualitycontrol plan of their Value Stream. Provides regular progress reports to Production Manager.
• Work with ME's to implement root cause problem solving of production problems.
• Takes a lead role in the training and development of new employees.
• Builds and maintains cohesive and productive teams. Maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Promotes workplace organization and cleanliness. Understands a focus on 5S.
• Ensures daily audits are completed and quality procedures are understood and followed. Ensure all documentation ispresent and accurate.
• Ensure that the Team Board information is up to date and used in performance improvement. Lead daily Teamhuddles.
• Develop Production Coordinators to be effective shop floor leaders.

Requirements

• A 4 Year Technical or Business Degree is preferred.
• Safety Conscious.
• Understand Lean Manufacturing principles including auditing, standard work, root cause problem solving, and 5s.
• A good communicator to employees at all levels within the company.
• Ability to recognize production disruptions and adjust to minimize impact on schedule.
• Working knowledge of Epicor and good computer skills.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Some of Our Benefits Include:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Buy Program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Metalworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in relation to hiring, wages, benefits, promotions or other job actions.

Metalworksparticipates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.