Production Supervisor 3rd Shift - Lansing

Avancez•Lansing, MI

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads, coaches, and develops Team Leaders and Team Members to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. Working closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams, the supervisor drives productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The role oversees daily production activities, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and fosters a positive, team-oriented work environment. The position is for the third shift in Lansing and requires minimal travel. It may involve overtime and vacation coverage as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or a 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.
Experience with 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 ensure 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.
Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Use OSR/HMI systems to support production and customer delivery requirements.
Provide overtime and vacation coverage as needed.