Supervisor, Production

HarbisonWalker International; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) in Michigan seeks a Supervisor, Production to lead the press department and drive quality and safety standards across the line. You will coordinate shift activities, coach operators, and partner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues.

The role requires strong communication, lean manufacturing acumen, and the ability to manage performance, payroll approvals, and daily KPIs in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; B.S. Degree in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience with Lean production and knowledge of hydraulic equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift activities to maximize productivity and ensure quality.
• Oversee payroll approval, vacation approval, and performance coaching for team members.
• Conduct audits to ensure quality standards and compliance with Quality Control requirements.
• Analyze equipment operations and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues quickly.
• Report production KPIs and participate in production meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

B.S. in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production.

Summary

At HWI our supervisors are an integral part of our operations success. This role will lead the press department operators in our efforts to make quality product in a safe manner while exceeding the quality and deliver standards expected by our customers. Communication and leadership skills are key as this role interfaces with a wide variety of leaders and team members across the plant to achieve our collective goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading and organizing shift activities to maximize productivity of the line including incorporating key communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and feedback to the team. Managing all aspects of their team including payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication and coaching and feedback as required.
• Audits and observes to ensure our product meets or exceeds quality standards. Owns Quality Control compliance for their assigned working area.
• Analyzing equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly. Partnering with maintenance to solve equipment changes and problems.
• Calculating and reporting of production key performance indicators and deliverables for their team. Actively participates in report out and production meetings.
• Actively demonstrating and promoting safety and a safe work environment and holds their team accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma; B.S. Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain preferred.
• Requires computer operation skills including MSOffice and Oracle ERP accounting system.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in working towards Lean production.
• Previous experience in a refractor operation of similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Requires knowledge of hydraulic equipment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, sitting, talking and hearing and using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel; and less than 1/3 of time walking.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in a factory setting.
• Noise: Requires working in factory conditions.