Production Supervisor 2nd Shift - Lansing

Avancez • Lansing, MI

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads, coaches, and develops Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The role partners closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to drive productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and fosters a positive, team-oriented work environment. The position is for the second shift in Lansing and requires minimal travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or related industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production management principles.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to operational and customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support overtime and vacation coverage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems.
• Ability to utilize OSR/HMI systems to support production and customer delivery requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory, leadership, or Team Lead experience.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GM, FTA, Penske, LLP, and customer operational requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory control, FIFO processes, and Min/Max inventory management.
• Continuous improvement and cost-reduction experience.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Advanced proficiency with production management systems and reporting tools.
• Additional leadership, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Oversee daily production activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Partner with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to drive productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support production and customer delivery requirements using OSR/HMI systems.
• Provide flexibility to support overtime and vacation coverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Wellness programs and additional benefits supporting health, financial well-being, professional growth, and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED