3rd shift Production Supervisor

MITER Brands•Temperance, MI

6d•$69,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day supervision of an insulated glass fabrication team, leading the team safely and efficiently to meet quality standards, productivity goals, and cost objectives while limiting back-orders and shortages. The position supervises the 3rd Shift, Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., and requires flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and customer needs. The supervisor leads by example in upholding the company’s vision, common purpose, and quality standards of safety, integrity, efficiency, and creativity. The role directs and develops team members, sustains defined processes, maintains production records and product integrity, and identifies improvements to manufacturing methods, equipment performance, and product quality. It also promotes a safe work area, administers company policies fairly, and maintains regular communication with the department. MITER Brands manufactures residential windows and doors for new construction and replacement markets. Its portfolio includes MI Windows and Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, PGT Windows, Western Architectural Openings, Anlin Windows & Doors, and Sunrise Windows & Doors. The company describes its culture as people-first and focused on quality, innovation, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–3 years of front-line leadership experience.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, manufacturing drawings, policies, and procedures in accordance with company standards.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate team members.
Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and customer needs.
A sufficient combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in following the company’s vision, common purpose, and standards for safety, integrity, efficiency, and creativity.
Schedule and direct production-line team members, ensuring they understand expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.
Provide feedback through recognition, coaching, counseling, and development opportunities.
Cross-train and rotate team members in accordance with the internal performance compensation structure.
Sustain defined processes and resolve issues.
Maintain daily time and production records.
Ensure the overall integrity of work produced by the line.
Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve manufacturing methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase departmental efficiency.
Prepare and present training materials and communicate with the team about safety, quality, production, 5S, and other key performance measures.
Maintain employee safety in the assigned work area by reporting hazards and issues, leading and participating in incident investigations and follow-up, and conducting ergonomic and hazard assessments.
Administer company policies fairly and consistently.
Encourage employee suggestions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operating cost.
Maintain consistent communication and hold regular department meetings.
Perform other duties as required.