The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating Client; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Coordination of all activities to achieve business metrics and implement Way (SPW) processes and initiatives.
Ensure the production plan is met; analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the zone.
Ensure a safe workplace, by leading the Team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
Ability to understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate SPW activities and improve Zone performances.
Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
100% Onsite

Requirements:
*Candidates must be able to work any shift.*
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
2 or more years' experience in supervision in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Previous experience working in a union environment
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
Working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person