Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Fraser, MI
Status: Full-time, exempt

Summary
The Production Supervisor manages the manufacturing department, planning and directing daily production activities to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This role supervises a team of full-time employees per shift, exercises independent judgment in operational decisions, and has significant input in hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions. ensuring that automotive Class A soft trim parts are produced efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This role is essential during plant startup and throughout ongoing production, requiring a dependable leader who is dedicated to supporting the team’s success and maintains a consistently positive attitude.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and direct work machine operators and production staff, ensuring readiness for plant startup and smooth transition to full production.
• Ensure strict adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Evaluates performance of assigned team members and provides input to Senior Leadership. Actively participates and provides input in hiring, recognition, performance management, and separations.
• Monitor machinery performance and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues quickly, minimizing downtime.
• Enforce safety procedures and promote continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of reliability and positivity.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Assist in training employees in machine operation, setup, and safety, emphasizing dependability and positive work habits.
• Leads by example, modelling company values and adherence to company policies, demonstrating commitment and a positive attitude in all interactions.
• Miscellaneous duties as needed in support of operations

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years’ of supervisory experience in automotive soft trim, press lamination, edge-folding, plastic injection molding or a similar manufacturing environment.

What We Value

• Proven dependability and commitment to team and production goals.
• Strong understanding of soft trim lamination and edge folding processes as well as injection molding.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change and willingness to constantly learn and adapt.
• Strong personal growth mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated positive work attitude and ability to motivate staff.

Preferred

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), poka-yoke, or process documentation.
• Certification or training in injection molding equipment, mechanical aptitude, or forklift operation.
• Familiarity with automotive PPAP, APQP, or ISO/TS quality requirements.