Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsible for directing manufacturing operations to achieve on-time orders and production requirements. Supervises one or more departments or areas, managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency. Supervises, plans, and monitors Production Department operations to produce quality products and meet schedules, within budget, to customer-driven specifications

Leads and develops high-performance teams and cross-departmental, cross-functional improvement teams.

Actively supports corporate participative management strategies and programs as they relate to department personnel and client/customer relations.

Consistently acts and behaves in a manner that supports high-performance, team-based organization, effectively working to manage safety, quality, schedule, cost, and culture.

Sets daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicates them to employees within assigned department.

Uses lean concepts to reduce waste within their departments and improve efficiency.

Consistently addresses customer concerns promptly by executing containment measures, driving to root cause, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize or eliminate recurrence.

Monitors employee work for quality and quantity, providing feedback and coaching as needed.

Assists in procedure revisions to improve efficiency and quality.

Enforces company work rules and policies effectively

Assist in training new employees on how to operate machines

Must have a background in Welding, cold saw, flat laser, and tube benders

Previous experience in welding manufacturing a PLUS

Associate's degree in Manufacturing or experience related to the field

Minimum 2-4 years in a supervisory/leadership role

Experience working in a union environment is a PLUS

Knowledge of lean tools and the ability to lead the team in utilizing lean methodologies.

Administer discipline/coaching in conjunction with the Human Resources Dept.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution skills.

Attend production meetings as needed

Strong organizational skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

General business knowledge of planning, scheduling, finance, and human resources.

Knowledge of manufacturing, machinery, and products.

Knowledge of safety requirements and general laws.

Familiarity with MRP systems.

$75,000-$80,000 a year, overtime after 45Hrs

1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:00 am-1:30 pm, overtime as needed

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time, Evaluation Hire