Operations Supervisor - Own and drive results

Robroy Industries•Belding, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor will own and drive results by leading their team on the production floor. This role requires a balance of direct leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to developing their team while meeting production goals.

Requirements

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Experience balancing floor presence with planning and administrative responsibilities (inventory, timekeeping, effectiveness review, etc.).
Ability to train, coach, and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills (clear, direct, and supportive, both written and verbal).
Reliability, adaptability, and commitment to being present for the team every day.
Detail orientation and follow-through.
Mechanical and numerical reasoning skills for rapid problem solving.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years' manufacturing leadership experience required.
Strong Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP software skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
ISO knowledge and experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Spend 70% of time on the production floor, providing direct support and leadership to the team.
Anticipate and address issues before they become obstacles.
Coordinate with team members, other shift managers, and company leadership to ensure alignment on goals and smooth operations.
Share updates and ensure alignment on goals.
Champion safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to processes.
Hold the team to high standards.
Identify opportunities for improvement and drive projects that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maximize team performance.
Meet production goals and ensure customer quality expectations are exceeded.
Balance urgent production needs with planning activities like inventory exception review and resolution, timekeeping, and team member and department effectiveness reviews.
Actively support operators and team members, providing coaching, training, and clear direction.
Train, mentor, and communicate with team members, empowering them to succeed and grow.
Utilize production and logistics data to anticipate needs, prioritize work, and manage staffing.
Lead projects, identify improvements, and drive efficiency and accountability across the shift.