Production Supervisor – Intermediate

FastTek Global; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, meeting production plans, and leading process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on achieving operational excellence and team development.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision

PTO Program

100% Long Term Disability

Life Insurance paid by employer

401(k) with matching

Employee referral program

Employee recognition culture

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred in a high volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production goals are met and improve quality KPIs.
• Lead Kaizen projects focusing on continuous improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Michigan Production Supervisor – Intermediate #1030458
Job Description:
The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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