We are seeking an experienced and motivated 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations at our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan. This role is responsible for supervising production associates, ensuring safety, meeting production schedules, and driving continuous improvement in a high-volume plastic injection molding environment.
The ideal candidate has previous supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to improve productivity, quality, and employee engagement while maintaining a safe work environment.
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Supervise and lead first-shift production employees to achieve daily production, quality, and safety objectives.
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Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
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Monitor production metrics including OEE, scrap, downtime, cycle times, and labor efficiency.
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Lead daily shift meetings and communicate production goals, safety expectations, and operational updates.
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Coach, mentor, and develop production associates through training, performance feedback, and accountability.
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Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and Tooling departments to resolve production issues.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and IATF 16949 quality standards.
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Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
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Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, and equipment issues.
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Maintain accurate production records, employee attendance, and shift reports.
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Promote a positive team environment focused on safety, quality, communication, and continuous improvement.
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High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
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Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
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Experience supervising employees in a plastic injection molding operation.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and workforce management.
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ability to interpret production metrics and use data to improve operational performance.
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Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
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Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
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Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality requirements.
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Experience with ERP/MES systems.
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Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
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Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and robotic cells.
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Competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 based on experience
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