Production Supervisor-Manufacturing Supervisor Solize USA Corporation Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Full-time $25 - $31 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Customer relationship building Team supervision Coaching Shift management High school diploma or GED Team development Supervising experience Team training Mentoring Organizational skills Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing projects Productivity software Project leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Team building Full Job Description The Production Superviso r will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives including the following;

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment. Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Preferred Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs Additional Hiring Manager Notes
• Candidates must be willing to work any assigned shift.

Current shifts include:

6:00 AM to 2:00 PM 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

• Shifts are not rotational. Once assigned to a shift, the employee will typically remain on that shift.
• Candidates from both automotive and non-automotive industries will be considered. Transferable leadership experience is highly valued.
• Supervisory experience is preferred but not a strict requirement for the right candidate with demonstrated leadership ability and potential.
• Union experience is preferred but not required.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required for consideration. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply.
• The hiring manager values candidates who demonstrate employment stability and a consistent career progression.

Pay:

$25.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person