Supervisor, Production

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Production Supervisor is a front-line leader at the plant, overseeing operations in their area to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and production efficiency meet internal and external customer expectations. The role also supports employee morale and helps create a positive work environment. The position is based at the company’s plant in Walker, Michigan, and works third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Occasional early arrivals, late departures, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Automotive manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage production processes with accuracy and discipline.
Coach and assist employees with problem-solving and personal issues.
Train team members on processes, procedures, and job tasks in their work zone.
Certify team members at individual workstations for each progression level on the skills matrix.
Ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure on-time delivery according to customer demands and scheduling.
Monitor safety, housekeeping, quality, performance, management instructions, and employee well-being.
Report incidents and investigate root causes of injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents.
Monitor employee attendance and apply discipline in accordance with the employee handbook.
Monitor production quality and throughput, and keep hour-by-hour boards, zone boards, and other production monitoring systems updated.
Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur.
Manage operations in accordance with attendance requirements.
Direct team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily tasks.
Conduct daily toolbox talks covering the categories listed on the check sheet.
Follow company procedures for production identification and traceability, containment of nonconforming material, inventory movements, and production reporting.