Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor {#manufacturing-supervisor path-to-node="1"} Location: Novi, MI Work Type: Contract, Full Time Work Arrangement: Onsite ### Role Summary: {#role-summary path-to-node="5"} The Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations within a low-volume, high-complexity production environment. This role is responsible for driving team execution to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading organizational change. Functioning as the primary point of contact for manufacturing operations, the supervisor collaborates cross-functionally across a project-based structure to optimize resources and ensure operational excellence. ### Responsibilities: {#responsibilities path-to-node="7"} - Ensure optimal resource utilization and prioritize personnel safety within the operational perimeter. - Manage daily manufacturing activities to hit targets across delivery times, quality assurance, cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, and waste minimization. - Drive team participation in continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) competence development. - Evaluate operator skills, identify training needs, and assign tasks to maintain workforce flexibility aligned with evolving operational and technological needs. - Collaborate with Plant Manufacturing Engineering and Logistics teams to diagnose and resolve technical problems methodically. - Prepare and present operational results effectively to all levels of management. - Perform other duties as required to support manufacturing operations. ### Qualifications: {#qualifications path-to-node="9"} - High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a manufacturing supervisor or team leader. - Ability and flexibility to work any shift between the hours of 6:00 AM and 1:00 AM. - Demonstrated experience executing continuous improvement strategies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ### Preferred Qualifications: {#preferred-qualifications path-to-node="11"} - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing supervisor or team leader. - Hands-on experience with machine tooling or body welding assembly. - Experience leading or working alongside a unionized workforce. - Practical experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or a similar continuous improvement framework.