Area Supervisor- Production (3rd Shift)

Area Supervisor- Production

The Area Supervisor in Production oversees daily operations within an assigned production area or shift, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely. This role supervises the team responsible for operating machinery, assembling products, performing quality control, and packaging goods for shipment. The Area Supervisor ensures adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment. 

Job Details

• Position Type: Exempt
• Work Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, ensuring that they operate machinery, assemble products, perform quality checks, and package goods in line with established production goals and schedules.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to new employees and ongoing support to existing team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Monitor the output and performance of the assigned production area(s), ensuring targets are met for quantity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure smooth coordination of work processes across shifts and departments, maintaining workflow consistency and meeting production deadlines.
• Proactively identify equipment issues and notify maintenance or engineering teams when repairs or preventative maintenance are needed to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee inventory levels in the assigned area, ensuring that materials are available to meet production needs without overstocking or causing delays.
• Work closely with the production planning team to ensure sufficient staffing and materials are in place to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure that products meet quality standards by overseeing quality control checks and collaborating with quality assurance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality policies, maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Enforce adherence to 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to promote a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Encourage and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, promoting best practices in production processes.
• Complete all required production-related documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including shift reports, inventory logs, and safety audits.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse production team, driving performance while fostering a positive and safe working environment. 
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions, identify issues, and implement effective solutions to keep production on track. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and adjust schedules as needed. 
• Ability to assess production data, identify trends or bottlenecks, and apply problem-solving skills to improve processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.