Production Supervisor

Technique is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team across our Jackson, Michigan facilities. This position reports to the Operations Manager and oversees day-to-day production across multiple areas of the shop at our Jackson sites. This is a primarily non-working leadership role focused on directing people and workflow rather than running equipment. Key responsibilities include production planning and scheduling to meet the expectations of internal and external customers, coordinating builds with the Materials group, training and evaluating employees, driving process improvements, and keeping product flowing between departments and sites.

The ideal candidate brings proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and leads by example, delegates effectively, and stays organized while managing several priorities across multiple areas at once. A strong understanding of PLC controls and GD&T, proficiency with E2 for finding build information and process flow, and a commitment to following all Technique QMS processes are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

·       Supervise multiple production areas – Direct day-to-day production activity across multiple areas of the shop at our Jackson sites, functioning primarily in a non-working leadership capacity.

·       Production planning and scheduling – Set a production plan for assigned areas and work the plan to meet the expectations of internal and external customers.

·       Plan builds with Materials – Utilize and understand the customer master sheet and work with the Materials group to plan builds and set priorities across areas.

·       Keep product flowing – Proactively pull parts between departments and sites rather than waiting for work to show up, and remove bottlenecks that slow production.

·       Assign and delegate work – Balance labor and delegate tasks across areas and shifts so that product keeps moving and deadlines are met.

·       Train and evaluate employees – Ensure new employees are trained and evaluated, complete performance reviews, and coach leads and operators in assigned areas.

·       Lead by example – Set the standard for safety, quality, work habits, and professionalism across all assigned areas.

·       Serve as person in charge – Act as the person in charge for assigned areas when the Operations Manager is unavailable.

·       Promote a safe workplace – Enforce safe work practices and housekeeping standards, and address unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly.

·       Support troubleshooting – Support troubleshooting of production, equipment, and PLC control issues, coordinating with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime.

·       Drive process improvements – Identify and implement process improvements within and across areas, sharing best practices between sites.

·       Write work instructions – Write and maintain work instructions for assigned areas, ensuring they stay current as processes change.

·       Communicate across shifts and sites – Lead shift handoffs and production meetings, and keep management informed of status, issues, and staffing needs.

·       Support HR – Support HR in all functions and documentation, including hiring, attendance, and employee relations.

·       Follow Technique QMS – Ensure assigned areas follow all Technique QMS requirements and their processes.

·       Other duties as assigned – Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

·       High School Diploma or GED; associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing, technical, or business-related field preferred

·       3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment; precision sheet metal, welding, or fabrication experience preferred

·       Proven ability to train, evaluate, and lead employees across multiple departments

·       Ability to support several tasks at the same time and delegate tasks effectively

·       Strong understanding of PLC controls and processes to support fault-finding and troubleshooting

·       Advanced GD&T understanding and the ability to read blueprints

·       Ability to utilize E2 to find information for builds and process flow

·       Working knowledge of quality management systems and the ability to follow all Technique QMS processes

·       Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

·       This position requires standing and walking the shop floor for much of the shift, with the ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds

·       Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise

·       Local travel between Technique’s Jackson-area sites required; valid driver’s license required

·       Must be eligible to work in the United States

About Technique,

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

·       Paid Time Off

·       Health Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Vision Insurance

·       Life Insurance

·       Disability Insurance

·       Health Savings Account

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       401(k)

·       401(k) Matching

·       Professional Development

·       Referral Program

·       Paid Training

·       On The Job Training

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.