Production Supervisor

Global Supply Chain Group Leader

Location: Orion, MI

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Travel: Extensive travel during initial 12-week training program; minimal travel thereafter

Position Overview

We are seeking a Global Supply Chain Group Leader to support manufacturing operations by leading hourly production teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. This position serves as a frontline manufacturing leader responsible for developing employees, improving production processes, and fostering a high-performing team environment within a union manufacturing setting.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience within a world-class manufacturing organization while contributing directly to production success and continuous improvement initiatives.

Training Program

Selected candidates may participate in a comprehensive 12-week training program during the first three months of employment. Training may take place at various manufacturing locations, including:

• Lansing Delta Township, MI
• Flint, MI
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Arlington, TX
• Other designated locations as determined by the business

Travel accommodations will be provided. Upon successful completion of training, the position will be based in Orion, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise and lead a team of hourly production employees
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to maximize performance and engagement
• Conduct training and ensure employees receive proper job instruction and development
• Support performance management, attendance management, and employee relations activities
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead daily production activities to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, downtime issues, and operational challenges
• Support launch activities, pilot programs, and production initiatives
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure adherence to standardized work processes and operational procedures

Safety & Quality

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Support ergonomic, housekeeping, and workplace safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and production requirements
• Communicate departmental goals and performance expectations
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues

Labor Relations & Communication

• Build strong working relationships with employees, union representatives, and leadership teams
• Serve as the primary bridge between the hourly workforce and management
• Support administration of applicable labor agreements and workplace policies
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of direct people leadership experience in a manufacturing, operations, logistics, or related environment
• Experience supervising hourly employees and driving team performance
• Proven ability to work within structured processes and operational workflows
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a root cause analysis mindset
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, logistics, or similar production environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience managing production metrics and operational performance indicators

Top Skills

1. Direct Supervisory Experience

• Experience leading hourly employees in a production environment
• Union experience preferred

1. Manufacturing / Operations Experience

• Experience achieving production targets and performance metrics
• Understanding of production flow, downtime reduction, and bottleneck management

1. Problem-Solving & Accountability

• Root cause analysis experience
• Strong ownership mentality and decision-making skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead large production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive leadership training program
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing facilities and operations
• Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on production performance
• Strong pathway for career advancement within manufacturing leadership

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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