Production Supervisor - Fastener Manufacturing CELO - Trident Fasteners, Inc. Kentwood, MI Job Details Full-time $22 - $26 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Inventory management systems Mechanical blueprint interpretation Manufacturing management Blueprint specification interpretation Operations management Team leadership Quality control statistical data analysis Statistical Process Control High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Team development Dimensional measurements Supervising experience Precision measurement in machining Mechanical quality control procedures Optical comparators Managing manufacturing teams Full Job Description About the

Role Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Shift:

1st— Monday to Friday 6:00am-2:30pm. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop-floor operations in our fast-paced metal fastener manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead a team of machine operators, setup technicians, and material handlers to meet daily output goals while maintaining strict quality standards and safety protocols. If you have a strong background in cold heading, thread rolling, heat treating, or secondary machining processes and know how to foster a collaborative team environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership:

Direct and coordinate daily shop-floor Production activities.

Team Management:

Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate production operators and setup technicians; manage daily shift handovers and attendance.

Production Targets:

Monitor throughput, machine downtime, scrap rates, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to meet production schedules on time.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure full compliance with quality management systems, enforce strict first-piece inspection procedures and SPC routines.

Safety & Environment:

Maintain a safe working environment, lead safety talks, enforce PPE policy, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and 5S housekeeping.

Continuous Improvement:

Participate in root-cause analysis.

Equipment Maintenance:

Work closely with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshoot mechanical or tooling issues on machines.

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a metal manufacturing facility. Hands-on knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes (cold heading, thread rolling. Preferred but not required; we will train you on our machines.) Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Plex, SAP, Epicor) for tracking job orders and inventory. Strong understanding of blueprint reading, precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators), and SPC. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) matching program Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays Performance-based annual bonus structure Tuition reimbursement & career development opportunities

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location & Environment Work Location:

In person-

Kentwood Mi Physical Demands:

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 35 lbs occasionally, and wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, ear protection).

Pay:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person