Senior Production Lead – Automotive & Lean Ops

Ms Companies, LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Warren, MI. This role leads production teams, ensures safety, drives on-time delivery, and upholds quality standards while pursuing continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in automotive or manufacturing settings, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities, optimize staffing, and enforce BOS/5S

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and labor utilization.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including 5S and standardized work practices.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve operational issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all assembly operations within the plant while coordinating daily activities across production departments.
• Monitor customer shipping requirements, production schedules, and quality expectations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels while maintaining efficient direct and indirect labor utilization.
• Monitor production costs and support plant profitability through effective operational management.
• Analyze daily production results to determine material, equipment, and staffing requirements.
• Conduct daily meetings with production supervisors and communicate regularly with department leaders to resolve production issues.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure production issues are resolved effectively.
• Identify, implement, and verify continuous improvement opportunities to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with shop floor standards, including BOS, 5S, company policies, and employee relations practices.
• Maintain responsibility for overall product quality and take immediate action when quality concerns arise, including stopping production when necessary.
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in quality audits and preventative quality improvement activities.
• Lead the training, coaching, and development of production personnel while building high-performing teams.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support continuous development.
• Serve as the communication link between management and production staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate with employees to establish performance objectives and development plans.
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy (HSE&E) initiatives throughout the facility.
• Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and unsafe conditions while ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
• Promote safe work practices throughout assigned production areas.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Production reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Ms Companies, LLC is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Warren, MI. This role leads production teams, ensures safety, drives on-time delivery, and upholds quality standards while pursuing continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in automotive or manufacturing settings, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities, optimize staffing, and enforce BOS/5S