Production Supervisor - First Shift

Linacast•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, the Production Supervisor leads and motivates the workforce to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently while ensuring schedules meet business demands. The role supervises production employees in Cast, X-Ray, and FPI and coordinates with production, melt, maintenance, and other departments to meet shared goals and deliver on time. This is an hourly, full-time position with a rotating shift schedule and required availability every other weekend. Overtime may be required based on production needs. The work involves frequent exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts, and chemicals, and may involve extended periods in hot and humid seasonal conditions. The supervisor must navigate the production floor and also spends time in an office preparing correspondence and reports, approving timecards, and scheduling. Travel is not required. Safety is a primary responsibility in planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation, whose stated goal is to prevent industrial injury and illness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Ability to read, write, and complete required paperwork.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of production scheduling.
Organized, self-motivated, and self-directed.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of molten metal safety.
Knowledge of solidification principles.
Knowledge of casting defect categories and detection methods.
Excellent attendance and safety record.
Ability to navigate the production floor.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the workforce to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently and meet business scheduling demands.
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance, increase OA and rate, and reduce scrap rate.
Optimize material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
Lead by example, demonstrate involvement over control, promote teamwork, treat people with dignity and respect, and welcome change.
Rapidly solve problems at their source to eliminate waste.
Examine materials and products throughout processing to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
Coordinate with production, melt, maintenance, and other departments to meet common goals.
Pursue OEE improvements by investigating recurring downtime and downtime exceeding 20 minutes and pursuing rate targets.
Review production schedules and determine appropriate manpower requirements.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Coach direct reports, assist with problem solving, and hold employees accountable.
Schedule, approve, and submit employee timecard records using Plex.
Enforce safety standards and ensure employees work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change as business needs require.