Senior Production Superintendent: Lean Manufacturing Leader

Miller Industries, LLC; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Miller Industries seeks a Superintendent to oversee daily production operations at our Fenton, MI location. You will lead production teams, manage workflows and resources, and implement continuous improvement to achieve on-time delivery and optimal labor/material use.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 5+ years in production, with at least 2 years in supervision. Strong leadership and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years in production/manufacturing, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Proven leadership to motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of production workflows, equipment, and quality assurance.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP experience (Global Shop Solutions) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct production schedules and resources to meet targets.
• Monitor production activities to ensure on-time, within-budget, quality outputs.
• Enforce safety policies to maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff including supervisors and line workers.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency and labor productivity.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage production inventory and coordinate with supply chain.
• Maintain accurate reporting of performance, incidents, and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety protocols.

Skills

Production leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Miller Industries seeks a Superintendent to oversee daily production operations at our Fenton, MI location. You will lead production teams, manage workflows and resources, and implement continuous improvement to achieve on-time delivery and optimal labor/material use.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 5+ years in production, with at least 2 years in supervision. Strong leadership and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are a plus.