Prototype Supervisor
$90kKelly
Prototype Supervisor
Location: Livonia, MI (On-site) Schedule: MondayFriday, typically 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Assignment Length: 36 months (temporary assignment) Salary Target: $90,000 (annualized)
Position Summary
The Prototype Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising the daily activities of the Prototype team in a fast-paced, pre-production manufacturing environment. This role oversees workflow, sets priorities, coordinates cross-functional activities, and provides hands-on leadership to ensure prototype builds are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations. The Supervisor serves as a key liaison between engineering, operations, finance, and customers while coaching and developing a team of 812 employees.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Oversight
- Supervise and coordinate daily shop floor activities with clear priorities and minimal supervision required by the team
- Provide consistent, effective communication to the shop floor, internal stakeholders, and external customers
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Cost Modeling, and Operations to support prototype programs
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and operational issues
Production & Delivery Management
- Own prototype build schedules from quote through completion
- Ensure parts availability, labor planning, and resource allocation to support on-time delivery
- Track and clearly communicate program status, risks, and progress updates
- Manage multiple prototype projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
Financial & Team Leadership
- Manage prototype projects to projected budgets and oversee operating costs
- Support quote development in partnership with Cost Model and Finance teams
- Lead, coach, and develop prototype technicians for current performance and future growth
- Conduct performance reviews, enforce company policies and safety standards, and encourage engagement with department goals
- Navigate employee concerns and conflicts with professionalism, tact, and emotional maturity
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements and PPE standards on the manufacturing floor
- Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
Education & Qualifications
Required / Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred OR 35 years of relevant leadership experience (degree may be waived)
- Minimum of 2 years prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience in an automotive pre-production or prototype manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with fluid system components preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
- Emotional maturity and composure under pressure
- Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze issues, apply technical judgment, and recommend effective solutions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Work Environment & Conditions
- Combination of professional office and manufacturing floor environment
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the manufacturing floor
- On-site role based in Livonia
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