Our client is looking for a Production Supervisor in Sterling Heights, MI!
This contract opportunity (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate) offers a starting pay rate of $30.49/hour (benefits are available).
Position is 100% onsite.
Only candidates that are available to work ANY shift will be considered for this opportunity.
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 manpower; 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 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 activities and improve Zone performances.
- Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
Qualifications:
- 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
- 100% onsite
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
Apply today or email your resume directly to Steve Olzark at solzark@xfiregroup.com for immediate review!