Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Novi, MI

Pay Rate: $35–$40/hour

Schedule: Flexible to work different shifts, including shifts between 6:00 AM and 1:00 AM

Long term contract to hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment. This person will lead production teams, ensure safety and quality standards, meet production goals, and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills who can adapt to changing priorities, develop employees, and work closely with engineering, logistics, and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production: Ensure manufacturing goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity are met.

• Manage resources: Optimize staffing, equipment, and workflow to keep operations running efficiently.

• Drive continuous improvement: Identify process improvements, encourage employee suggestions, and participate in Kaizen and other improvement initiatives.

• Develop employees: Identify training needs, assign responsibilities, and help team members build their skills and flexibility.

• Solve problems: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Logistics to resolve production and technical issues quickly and effectively.

• Monitor performance: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate results and improvement plans to management.

• Promote operational excellence: Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of manufacturing supervisory or team lead experience.

• Ability to work different shifts as needed, including schedules between 6:00 AM and 1:00 AM.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 5 or more years of manufacturing leadership experience.

• Experience with machine tooling or body welding assembly.

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement programs.