Production Supervisor

HRU Tech
Flint, Michigan
Full Time

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Global Supply Chain Group Leader (PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR)

Pay Rate: $40 to $43/hour

Duration: 30 week contract (strong potential for extension or direct hire)

Schedule Requirements

This position requires flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

Shift Options:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Candidates must be available to work 6-7 days per week based on production demands.

Position Summary

The Global Supply Chain Group Leader is responsible for leading hourly employees and technical personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to drive operational excellence, achieve production objectives, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees daily operations, ensures safety and quality standards are met, and promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee development.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can effectively manage changing priorities, solve problems, drive performance, and lead teams through a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop hourly employees and technical personnel.
Drive accountability through effective leadership, performance management, and coaching.
Conduct employee performance discussions, corrective actions, and other personnel-related activities as needed.
Support employee training, development, and skills progression.
Foster a culture of teamwork, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Operations & Production Management

Analyze daily production plans and adjust operations as needed to meet business objectives.
Coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Lead teams through changing business conditions while effectively navigating ambiguity.
Support production launches, process improvements, and operational readiness activities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Promote quality-focused manufacturing practices and support quality management initiatives.
Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational challenges.
Implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.
Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence principles to improve performance.

Safety & Compliance

Promote a safe and healthy work environment through consistent adherence to safety policies and procedures.
Support environmental, ergonomic, and housekeeping initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and risk reduction.

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED.
Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to drive results through people and processes.
Ability to lead teams through change and evolving business needs.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
Manufacturing, production, logistics, or supply chain supervisory experience.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
Experience leading hourly workforces in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of quality systems, production operations, and process improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies