Production Supervisor - Intermediate

Job ID
130780
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Trenton, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Production Supervisor - Intermediate for a contract opportunity with our client in Trenton, Michigan.

Overview

The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the production plan is met.
  • Analyze issues with other roles.
  • Drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
  • Ensure a safe workplace and lead the Team to improve Safety in the area.
  • Enforce the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
  • Understand losses during the Shift and use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities.
  • Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone and prioritize quality issues.
  • Guide Team Leaders properly.
  • Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line.
  • Manage absenteeism, train, and build teams.
  • Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and mobilize support groups and resources.
  • Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput improvements.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
  • Preferred: 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
  • Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees.
  • Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
  • Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a union environment.
  • Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
  • Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.

Shift

Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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