3rd Shift Superintendent

Linamar Corporation • Fruitport, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Superintendent is responsible for managing and directing all manufacturing functions in accordance with customer requirements, company policies and procedures on their assigned shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong manufacturing background – automotive industry experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills – writing, speaking, listening, and observing.
• Ability to understand goals and objectives and convert them into action plans, tasks, initiatives, and activities that ensure success.
• The ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to gather, interpret and analyze information, and provide clear direction.
• PC-based computing experience word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, presentation- PowerPoint, Plex.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field preferred or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination and communication of production goals.
• Review production schedules and ensure maximized throughput and efficiency.
• Establish goals, performance targets, and performance standards for the production function.
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the production departments and other departments; motivate supervisors and employees to achieve peek productivity and performance.
• Chair shift cross functional meetings between departments.
• Lead meetings: staff, operations, key metrics, requiring production representation on assigned shift.
• Develop and analyze production and react to plant reports.
• Interact with all functional groups.
• Work with HR on manning issues and staffing.
• Provides direction, development, mentorship, and leadership to direct reports.
• Conduct performance reviews on direct reports.
• Promote, monitor, and ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in special projects as needed or assigned by the manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized facility.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

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