Superintendent

Speedrack Products Group; Quincy Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedrack Products Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee production, safety, maintenance, and plant operations during the assigned shift. You will direct Shift Coordinators and Supervisors, coordinate across departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality, and maintaining housekeeping standards while training staff on safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years manufacturing experience with 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• General knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO/QS 9000 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the facility.
• Ensure safe operations and train/audit employees on safety practices and PPE.

Skills

Math problem solving

English communication

Organizational skills

Report writing (PC)

Education

7+ years manufacturing experience; 5+ years supervisory

Job description

Superintendent

Job Summary

Responsible for the production, safety, maintenance, and physical plant operations during the course of the assigned shift. Directs the workforce including Shift Coordinators and Shift Supervisors, coordinates between shifts and departments, and ensures that manufacturing meets or exceeds customer needs. Direction and development of Supervisors, Coordinators, and crews. Responsible to achieve objectives set forth by upper management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for actively supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives of the facility
• Responsible for actively managing the safe operations within the facility, as well as training and auditing employees for adherence to Best Practices while promoting a positive Safety Culture
• Directs, develops, and trains Shift Coordinators and Shift Supervisors to meet all safety, production, and quality requirements
• Responsible to meet all customer demands and quality requirements during the course of the assigned shift
• Responsible to review, execute, and manage production schedules as necessary to meet daily production and shipping requirements
• Responsible for the appearance and good housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Responsible to train and ensure that employees adhere to all safety standards, wear required PPE, conform to quality standards, follow environmental requirements, and meet production expectations
• Coordinate efforts between departments to ensure that customer requirements are met by manufacturing
• Adheres to and complies with the current labor contract, company established work rules, regulations, and procedures
• Actively participate and comply with budget control and forecast activities
• Develops and maintains active cost, scrap, and process improvement programs to improve the company’s financial position
• Document and maintain daily department metrics
• Must maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area
• Responsible for all other procedures and instructions as required by the job function
• Must adhere to all safety and environmental policies
• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime
• All other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or any member of Management

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory or Superintendent position
• General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000

Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to solve math problems (addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division)
• Fluent in written and oral English and the ability to effectively communicate to others
• Organizational skills including knowledge of production schedules
• The ability to type using a personal computer to complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports

Certifications or Licenses

• None

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting. This role may occasionally travel for business purposes.

• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 51 pounds
  • Ability to operate office equipment
• Additional Conditions:
  • The employee must comply with all safety guidelines and workplace policies/practices

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and may be subject to changes as necessary.