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Production Supervisor

Kymera International · kymerainternational.com
DetroitOn-siteLead / Manager2–5 yrs
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The job in short

Production shift supervisor for a manufacturing/melt shop floor.

Details

Found
30 d ago · posted 2026-09-11
Location
Detroit, MI, US

Full description

Description The Production Supervisor oversees the daily workflow of the department. • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment: monitoring personnel resources by studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, initiating and fostering cooperation within and between departments. • Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel: accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules: resolving problems, reporting results of the process flow on shift production summaries. • Manage and direct hourly employees including timekeeping and authorizing pay of employees, corrective action, dispute and conflict resolution, authorizing and approving paid time off requested in advance. • Analyze, troubleshoot, and revise systems procedures and operational practices while maintaining budgetary and personnel requirements. • Maintain staffing by orienting and developing employees while promoting personal growth. • Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. • Provide coaching, counseling, and discipline to employees. • Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures. • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. • Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques. • Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests. • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. • Maintain a working relationship with the Union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. • Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action and contribute to the learning efforts by accomplishing related results as needed. • Plan and organize work, check procedures and equipment to ensure conformance to operation instruction sheets and comply with established priorities and schedules. • Provide training to employees including safety talks, job instruction and policy and procedure updates. Efficiently and accurately evaluate probationary employees. • Investigate work related problems such as safety incidents, production delays, quality matters, operational and/or equipment inefficiencies, etc. Seek root cause of problems and recommend improvements. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements • Associate degree or comparable work experience, preferred; a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. • Two to Five years of supervisor experience. • Melt shop or foundry experience, preferred. • Prior union work experience preferred. • 5S and lean methodology experience, preferred. • The ability to work 8-12-hour shifts is required. • Proven skills in supervision, coaching, managing processes, process improvement, production planning, controls, and instrumentation. • Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Excellent written and organizational skills • Excellent attention to detail PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: • Prolonged standing or walking • Ability to frequently bend, reach or twist. • Must wear department personal protective equipment. • Must be willing to work in inclement weather conditions both indoor and outdoor. • Must be willing to work in high temperature environment.

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