Assembly/Paint Supervisor

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Located in Detroit, MI

a leading provider of custom racks, containers, and engineered returnable packaging for the Automotive Industry, is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Detroit, MI manufacturing operation. 

 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Supervisors directly manage and coordinate activities of production employees by planning and assigning work, implementing procedures, training employees and recommending improvements in shop production while ensuring a smooth and consistent operation.

 

1st shift - 6:30am-3:00pm

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to achieve production levels that meet or beat budget.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Examine work for quality and conformance to policies and procedures—1 st piece and periodically afterward.
• Supervise production employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, commitment and teamwork.
• Responsible for implementation of Lean layouts, techniques, & tools in area
• Balance quality, productivity, cost and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of employees.
• Control and minimize labor hours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Perform accident and injury investigations.
• Responsible for shop floor organization and housekeeping.
• Minimize production rework, maintenance expenses, and shop supply expenses in area.
• Recognize and communicate any priority projects or problems, especially those that impact customer schedules & ship dates.
• Distribute, collect, review, verify and enter employee production cards by specified deadlines.
• Review, verify and submit employee timecards by specified deadlines.
• Communicate with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Recognize and report to Human Resources any employee problems or personnel issues. 
• Administer CBA & Work Rules and grievance handling through 1st Step.
• Setup work areas for the next day.
• Open and close the building/s.

 

EXPERIENCE / SKILL:

• 5+ years working in a material handling and/or manufacturing plant (union experience a plus).
• 2 + years supervising employees.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to MIG weld preferred.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Some physical exertion required. • Heavy lifting and moving of equipment; lifting of up to 50 pounds. • Regularly required to stand, walk, bend and move about the facility. • Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. • Safety glasses and steel toes will be required.

 

GENERAL: We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person

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