PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- (Weekend Only)- 1st Shift

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with company 3

Paid company holidays and PTO

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Navitas Systems LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead cross-functional teams on the factory floor. The role focuses on meeting safety, quality, and productivity targets through effective leadership, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position involves managing HPWTs, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring compliance with manuals and procedures. Weekend availability is required, with a Friday–Sunday shift schedule, and a strong emphasis on Lean and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or operations environment, including directing more than 2 associates.
• Knowledge of ISO 2015 requirements.
• Fundamental understanding of lean principles in manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of poka-yoke manufacturing processes, focusing on safety and quality.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety-first culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to production capacity planning to achieve objectives.
• Assist in prioritizing and establishing the weekly production schedule based on open orders, backlog, and MRP.
• Oversee daily operations on the manufacturing floor.
• Coordinate daily with associates to optimize production output and address shortfalls.
• Manage flow of materials, WIP, scrap, and finished goods; drive continuous improvements.
• Track KPIs and prepare reports; address gaps and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

The Production Supervisor is tasked with meeting safety, quality, and productivity objectives through effective leadership, employee and process development, resource scheduling, and ongoing improvement initiatives. The Production Supervisor will oversee cross-functional High-Performance Work Teams (HPWT), managing both direct and indirect employees, and will coordinate daily activities and priorities for the team. This role necessitates the capability to interpret and adhere to instructions outlined in manuals.

Weekend Only Schedule:

Friday- Sunday 6:00am-6:30pm

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety-first culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of production capacity plans to achieve established objectives.
• Assist in prioritizing and establishing the weekly production schedule based on open orders, backlog, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Oversee daily operations on the manufacturing floor.
• Coordinate daily with associates to optimize production output, monitor performance to ensure production targets are met, and address any shortfalls in required output.
• Manage the flow of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), scrap, and finished goods. Develop and implement action plans to address missed targets and drive continuous improvements.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production operations, prepare related reports, and devise action plans to address any shortfalls and drive improvements.
• Address Corrective Action Requests (CARs) related to the production team, including implementing containment measures, corrective actions, and permanent solutions.
• Ensure the team receives proper training, maintain skill matrices, and update these matrices for process changes or new product introductions.
• Collaborate with engineering on process development for new designs and improvements.
• Lead High-Performance Work Teams (HPWTs).
• Assist with production staffing arrangements to ensure adequate coverage, administer the time approval process, and handle disciplinary actions and new team member hiring.
• Serve as a key communication liaison between floor associates and upper management.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Management Responsibilities:Oversee production staff, manage efficiencies among associates, train, and develop associates

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

• Proven experience in leading teams within a manufacturing or operations environment, including:

• Providing direction to more than 2 associates.

• Managing build plans to meet targets.

• Knowledge of ISO 2015 requirements.

• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing assembly and flow with an emphasis on lean principles.

• Basic knowledge of developing poka-yoke manufacturing processes, focusing on safety and quality.

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in MS Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in battery manufacturing

++Knowledge, Skills and Abilities++

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

East Penn Benefits

++Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:++

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of this company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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