Shift Supervisor

Clarion Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Michigan is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee the manufacturing department. The role involves direct supervision of associates, ensuring adherence to company standards, and effective communication of daily priorities. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. This position may require overtime support during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead manufacturing associates effectively.
• Competent in reading safety rules and operating instructions.
• Able to perform basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing department and maintain safety rules.
• Communicate daily priorities to the manufacturing team.
• Assign tasks and ensure proper job rotation for associates.

Skills

Leading others

Effective communication

Common computer skills

Problem solving activities

Education

Associate’s degree or one year of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Shift Supervisor
Department: Manufacturing
Position Description: Manufacturing supervisory position with responsibility focused upon the supervision and development of manufacturing associates.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise manufacturing department maintaining company standards and safety rules.
• Communicate daily priorities and activities to manufacturing team.
• Interpret company policy for associates.
• Control plant logistics cost by appropriate use of freight carrier.
• Coordinate shift efforts to optimize workflow and associate potential.
• Improve stand operation work and system practices.
• Support the Clarion TS16949 or related required applicable standards.
• Update daily production tracking system, making sure data is correct and closed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assign daily work tasks for manufacturing associates, ensuring proper job rotation.
• Initiate First Piece Approval activities.
• Respond to and resolve associate questions, concerns, and improvement suggestions.
• Identify equipment improvements/repairs and initiate work orders.
• Ensure proper packaging and supplies are available for associates use.
• Assist associates with daily functions, running a press and assisting R/Os.
• Complete and issue employee reviews.
• Lead shift to shift hand-off and communication.
• Update customer service as problems affects customer needs.
• Participate and lead, as needed internal problem solving/improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or one year of experience or training in a related field
• Ability to apply common computer skills, includes Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to effectively lead others.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operating instructions, and system docs.
• Perform basic math functions – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Ability to actively participate in problem solving activities.
• Moderate to heavy physical activity including walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting.
• Must be willing to support overtime during the week and weekends.

Position Key Interfaces

Internal

• All Clarion associates
• Clarion Corporate manufacturing support

External

• Clarion’s customers

Key Measure Accountability

• Safety
• Quality
• Company/Plant Measurables
• Problem solving
• Teamwork/Interpersonal skills
• Judgement/Decision making