Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & Efficiency Leader

FastTrack Staffing; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

FastTrack Staffing seeks a Production Supervisor in the United States to lead a manufacturing team, drive safety and efficiency, and meet delivery commitments. You will coach staff, coordinate cross‑functional activities, and push for continuous improvements across processes and equipment to optimize OEE and profitability.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, a thorough understanding of production scheduling, and exceptional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and complete required paperwork.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling.
• Organized, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have Molten Metal Safety knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of solidification principles.
• Must have knowledge of casting defects categories and detection methods.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

Responsibilities

• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance.
• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
• Optimize the material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understands how his/her job contributes to profitability.
• Lead by example and demonstrate involvement over control.
• Prompt team effort and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Initiate, seek and welcome change.
• Eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.
• Examine materials and products at all stages of processing for conformance to customer specifications.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill the requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure production, melt, maintenance, and other departments are collaborating to meet common goal.
• Aggressively pursue OEE improvements by: a. Thoroughly investigating any recurring down time issues or any down time that is more than 20 minutes. b. Relentlessly pursuing the rate target.
• Study production schedules and make appropriate manpower requirements.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Coach direct reports, assist in problem solving, and hold people accountable.
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the Plex.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communiquer

Teamwork skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FastTrack Staffing seeks a Production Supervisor in the United States to lead a manufacturing team, drive safety and efficiency, and meet delivery commitments. You will coach staff, coordinate cross‑functional activities, and push for continuous improvements across processes and equipment to optimize OEE and profitability.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, a thorough understanding of production scheduling, and exceptional communication.