Production Supervisor (Machine Shop)

Weldaloy Specialty Forgings•Warren, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising designated shift production operations within the Machine Shop, Saw, and Shipping & Receiving departments. This role involves leading, directing, motivating, and coaching employees to achieve company goals. The supervisor will monitor daily work activities to ensure efficiency standards are met, make adjustments to work assignments based on resource availability, and arrange for coverage during employee absences. They will also ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and housekeeping programs, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and manage the issuance and staging of materials for production needs. Additionally, the supervisor will submit Engineering Change Requests for process improvements, understand and comply with the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement, participate in grievance handling, and recommend training courses for production employees. Performance evaluations, wage review meetings, and enforcement of shop rules and company policies are also key responsibilities. The role includes initiating maintenance work requests, overseeing the receiving process, and completing required reports for on-duty injuries. Continuous improvement tools will be utilized to enhance systems and reduce manufacturing costs. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and at least three years of related experience and/or equivalent education & experience.
Previous supervisory experience is required, preferably in a union environment.
Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desired.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
Previous experience using CRM/ERP tools preferred.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task.
This position involves access to technical data that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which define a “U.S. person” to include a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to meet these requirements or the Company’s ability to obtain an export license on the applicant’s behalf.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO:9001 international standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise designated shift production operations (Machine Shop, Saw, and Shipping & Receiving).
Lead, direct, motivate and coach employees for the benefit of the company.
Create strong two-way communication throughout the organization.
Monitor daily work activities to ensure efficiency standards are met and incorporate practices to improve production efficiencies.
Ensure employees report to work centers assigned by Production Control or make adjustments to the assignments based on resource availability conditions.
Arrange for coverage in the case of employee absences. May perform functions of supervised employees in emergency and absentee situations.
Ensure compliance with the company’s quality, safety and environmental and housekeeping programs; Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to achieve business goals and objectives.
Issue and stage materials for next shift’s production needs, including issuing supplies and updating inventory locations.
Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for process improvements and corrections.
Understand and comply with terms of the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Participate in Step 1 of the grievance handling process as needed.
Recommend, direct and manage training courses for production employees.
Provide performance evaluation details.
Lead semi-annual wage review meetings for represented employees.
Ensure employees follow the designated production schedules and assist in work prioritization where necessary.
Provide feedback to employees related to non-conformances and efficiency data.
Enforce shop rules and company policies and administer disciplinary action as necessary.
Initiate maintenance work request related to equipment and the facility.
Oversee the receiving process for all incoming goods.
Complete required reports within 24 hours for anyone injured while on duty; Arrange for transportation to the Company’s designated occupational health clinic.
Utilize continuous improvement tools to improve systems and reduce the cost of manufacturing.
Additional duties as assigned.