Mfg Supervisor

Attalon, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

7h • $56,500 - $96,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Attalon is seeking a Supervisor, Operations for their Traverse City, MI location. This role will oversee production activities for one or more product lines to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost goals are met. The position is responsible for planning, reviewing, and improving procedures, schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements. The Supervisor will supervise and evaluate personnel to optimize operations across production lines, providing direct oversight to a team of semi-skilled employees, assigning tasks, checking progress, and ensuring adherence to established procedures and guidelines. This role also involves coordinating daily interactions and ensuring timely completion of work. The position reports to the Senior Supervisor, Operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in production management software, workflow optimization, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in leading teams, providing guidance, delegating responsibilities, and managing personnel performance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement practical solutions under pressure.
• Familiarity with managing expenses and providing input for capital and labor budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with subordinates, peers, and leadership teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and schedules to meet production deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Clean room environment and Lean Manufacturing background is a plus.
• General understanding of lasers and laser safety a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and manage production schedules to meet product demand, ensure equipment efficiency, and optimize material use.
• Develop and review production procedures to enhance workflow, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate production personnel, ensuring optimal performance across assigned production lines.
• Provide recommendations for production budgets, including capital expenditures and labor costs.
• Develop manpower plans and effectively assign tasks to meet production goals while adhering to established guidelines.
• Ensure production processes comply with safety standards and quality expectations while minimizing errors or delays.
• Address operational issues, troubleshoot production line challenges, and prevent errors or schedule disruptions.
• Work closely with functional teams, exchanging information and coordinating efforts to meet organizational objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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