Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

TekWissen ®; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure that quality, safety, and productivity goals are met daily while supervising personnel and providing necessary training and tools. You will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication across shifts and departments, ensuring a safe working environment, and leading problem-solving initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the automotive manufacturing sector, where your leadership will directly impact operational success and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of production/plant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing personnel ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Train and develop subordinates while maintaining production schedules.

Skills

Production Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Mediation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This range is provided by TekWissen. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$31.73/hr - $31.73/hr

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 3rd Shift - 10:30PM-6:30AM (Sun-Thur)

Pay Rate: $31.73-31.73/Hourly/W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is to one of our clients, an American company dealing with manufacturing automotive seating and automotive electrical systems.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK:

• Supervision of manufacturing personnel and operation, assuring that quality, safety, productivity, schedule, and delivery goals are met on a daily basis.
• Ensure production employees have the necessary training, tools, and equipment to perform a quality job within allotted time periods.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Ensure manpower is at optimum levels, including vacation scheduling, and adjust schedule as necessary in case of material or people shortages.
• Be fair and consistent when dealing with all people, policies, contract, discipline, etc. and treat people with respect.
• Train and develop subordinates; mediate conflicts (listen, coach, mentor) to uphold quality standards.
• Ensure that parts produced are correct and labeled properly, meeting all quality standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment, and that employees are using safe working methods (including rotation).
• Provide current, up-to-date schedules to operators.
• Ensure inter-and intra-shift and department communication (internal customers, suppliers, scheduling, etc.) and keep operators informed.
• Improve and maintain housekeeping.
• Accurately complete time cards. Assure overtime equalization. Account for all scrap and lost time.
• Monitor maintenance needs, write work orders, coordinate repairs as needed.
• Knowledge of machines, fixtures, tools, and ability to advise, set up and make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Demonstrate applicable processes for training purposes as required.
• Knowledge and communication of all emergency procedures.
• Liaison with planner regarding inventory levels of material/finished product.
• Maintain production records, and supply time and attendance records to HR.
• Lead and participate in problem-solving meetings.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Carry out assigned functions described in Policies, Procedures, and Quality Manuals.
• Make recommendations, plans, and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Support and participate in Team Facilitator activities.
• Follow systems for TS16949 and ISO14001.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The qualified candidate should possess 3-5 years of production/plant management experience in a manufacturing union environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate ability in maintaining positive employment relations, maintain a high level of integrity, excellent organizational and PC skills.
• Bachelor's degree is desired but not necessarily required.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.