Find & Apply For Production Supervisor Jobs in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, the Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in directing and motivating the workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient & safe manner & ensure that scheduling meets business demands.

Job Duties:

• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance.
• Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
• Optimize the material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understands how his/her job contributes to profitability.
• Lead by example and demonstrate involvement over control.
• Prompt team effort and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Initiate, seek and welcome change.
• Eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.
• Examine materials and products at all stages of processing for conformance to customer specifications.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill the requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure production, melt, maintenance, and other departments are collaborating to meet common goal.
• Aggressively pursue OEE improvements by: a. Thoroughly investigating any recurring down time issues or any down time that is more than 20 minutes. b. Relentlessly pursuing the rate target.
• Study production schedules and make appropriate manpower requirements.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Coach direct reports, assist in problem solving, and hold people accountable.
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the Plex.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years' supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and complete required paperwork.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling.
• Organized, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have Molten Metal Safety knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of solidification principles.
• Must have knowledge of casting defects categories and detection methods.
• Excellent attendance and safety record. Benefits once hired in!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. If you're interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history.

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