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FABRICATION SUPERVISOR RIM CUSTOM RACKS

INC., a leading provider of custom racks, containers, and engineered returnable packaging for the Automotive Industry, is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Detroit, MI manufacturing operation. Located near 6 Mile and Van Dyke RIM Custom Racks provides a full range of services including design, prototype, fabrication, modification and repair of material handling equipment.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisors directly manage and coordinate activities of production employees by planning and assigning work, implementing procedures, training employees and recommending improvements in shop production while ensuring a smooth and consistent operation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to achieve production levels that meet or beat budget.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Examine work for quality and conformance to policies and procedures—1 st piece and periodically afterward.
• Supervise production employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, commitment and teamwork.
• Responsible for implementation of Lean layouts, techniques, & tools in area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of employees.
• Control and minimize labor hours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Perform accident and injury investigations.
• Responsible for shop floor organization and housekeeping.
• Minimize production rework, maintenance expenses, and shop supply expenses in area.
• Recognize and communicate any priority projects or problems, especially those that impact customer schedules & ship dates.
• Distribute, collect, review, verify and enter employee production cards by specified deadlines.
• Review, verify and submit employee timecards by specified deadlines.
• Communicate with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Recognize and report to Human Resources any employee problems or personnel issues.
• Administer CBA & Work Rules and grievance handling through 1st Step.
• Setup work areas for the next day.
• Open and close the building/s.

EXPERIENCE / SKILL

• 5+ years of welding experience (robotic welding experience a plus).
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• 5+ years working in a material handling and/or manufacturing plant (union experience a plus).
• 2 + years supervising employees.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Some physical exertion required.
• Heavy lifting and moving of equipment; lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend and move about the facility.
• Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.
• Safety glasses and steel toes will be required.

GENERAL:

We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For consideration reply to this advertisement and include a resume and salary expectations.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. RIM

Custom Racks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person