1st Shift Production Supervisor

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations at our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan. This role is responsible for supervising production associates, ensuring safety, meeting production schedules, and driving continuous improvement in a high-volume plastic injection molding environment. The ideal candidate has previous supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to improve productivity, quality, and employee engagement while maintaining a safe work environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead first-shift production employees to achieve daily production, quality, and safety objectives. Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements. Monitor production metrics including OEE, scrap, downtime, cycle times, and labor efficiency. Lead daily shift meetings and communicate production goals, safety expectations, and operational updates. Coach, mentor, and develop production associates through training, performance feedback, and accountability. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and Tooling departments to resolve production issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and IATF 16949 quality standards. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and minimize downtime. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, and equipment issues. Maintain accurate production records, employee attendance, and shift reports. Promote a positive team environment focused on safety, quality, communication, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience supervising employees in a plastic injection molding operation. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and workforce management. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to interpret production metrics and use data to improve operational performance. Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems. Preferred Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality requirements. Experience with ERP/MES systems. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification. Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and robotic cells. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr