Manufacturing - Supervisory - Maintenance Area Supervisor - Senior

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Manufacturing - Supervisory - Maintenance Area Supervisor - Senior to work onsite at our client in Chelsea, MI

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn

What you will be doing:

Our Client is currently seeking a Testing Operations Supervisor, who is responsible to co-lead a 200 member team of Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU)

workforces in the areas of Durability testing, Mileage Accumulation, Vehicle Dynamics, Emission Build, Special Test Ops, Brake testing, Stockroom, Safety

Impact and Performance testing at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. The selected individual will have experience in Supervision and possess a broad knowledge

of the automotive industry, namely vehicle testing, development, and certification. This person must have unquestioned integrity. Additionally, the

Supervisor will present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Co-Lead a workforce of test drivers, stockkeepers, and mechanics in a 24/7 3-shift operation at Chelsea Proving Grounds.
• Maintain current safety protocols and develop new improvements for supervisors, drivers, and mechanics.
• Ensure test vehicles are driven according to test schedule with proper conformance.
• Ensure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary down time.
• Lead on-going process improvements and best practices across the facilities in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained to perform all durability testing.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with drivers, mechanics, union officials, and management in other departments onsite.
• Able to work additional hours as required, including holidays and weekends when needed.
  
  

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent .
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience .
• Previous supervision/leadership experience .
• Experience working in a union environment .
• Familiarity with Proving Grounds testing and operations .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint .
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written .
• Ability to work additional hours as needed; including holidays and weekends when needed.
  
  

Preferred:

• Degree in business, management, engineering, or automotive .
• Automotive vehicle repair knowledge .
• Strong leadership skills, with focus on employee coaching and development .
• Experience in data analysis to support decision making.
  
  

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HAS, FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Developmen
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects