Supervisor

Speedrack; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedrack is seeking a Supervisor to oversee production, safety, maintenance and plant operations during the shift. You will lead a team, coordinate with shifts and departments, and drive performance to meet customer needs and management goals.

Responsibilities include supporting continuous improvement, maintaining safety culture, managing schedules, enforcing quality standards, and controlling costs. Travel may be required for business purposes.

Qualifications

• Requires strong math problem solving and data interpretation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; effective communicator with team members.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage production schedules and reports.
• Proficient in typing and generating daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO/QS 9000 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, safety, maintenance and plant operations during the shift.
• Direct hourly workforce; coordinate between shifts and departments to meet customer needs.
• Review, execute and manage production schedules to meet daily requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure safety standards and PPE usage.
• Train employees on safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Math

English Proficiency

Org Skills

Typing Reports

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

ISO/QS 9000

Education

Manufacturing experience (7+ years)

Supervisory experience (5+ years)

Job description

Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the production, safety, maintenance, and physical plant operations during the course of the assigned shift. Directs the workforce, coordinates between shifts and departments, and ensures that manufacturing meets or exceeds customer needs. 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 and administers the hourly work force 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
• Administer company policies, attendance expectations, work rules, and applicable labor agreement provisions consistently and fairly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department and ensure good housekeeping practices are sustained throughout the shift.
• Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including required overtime
• Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards
• Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public
• Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values
• Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory position

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
• General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000

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 up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to operate office equipment
• Work Schedule:
  • The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with occasional evening or weekend work as needed to meet deadlines or attend events. Work schedules may vary based on position/department
  • Travel: up to 10%
• 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.