Job Title:Production Supervisor (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)
Job #: 2026-18046
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
Shift: Overnight Shift (11:00pm to 7:30am)
Location:400 N Groesbeck Hwy, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Direct Reports: 10-16
Salary:$80K - $95K
Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions)
Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 3 years Team Leadership (Supervisory) experience in a Manufacturing environment, supervising at least 10 Direct Reports
Axalta Coating Systems(Company Website Link)
Job Summary:
The First Line Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the daily production plan in order to ensure a quality product is made on time by following site safety rules and philosophy. The first line supervisor will plan, direct, coordinate, and audit the day to day production activities to ensure customer and business objectives are met.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Production Leadership & Operational Excellence:
• Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of the production plan to include documentation of delays.
• Execute and communicate production schedules, priorities, and status updates to meet customer and business objectives.
• Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to communicate key information related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other support functions to ensure operational alignment and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Axalta Way behaviors.
• Maintain operational continuity by attending or leading departmental and cross-functional meetings as needed.
• Effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and respond to changing production demands.
Continuous Improvement & Performance Management:
• Utilize production, safety, quality, and delivery metrics (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts related to safety incidents, quality issues, downtime, and operational inefficiencies.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address performance gaps and improve overall operational effectiveness.
• Actively participate in and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance workplace organization.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees in problem-solving and process optimization efforts.
People Leadership & Team Development:
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to support employee growth and engagement.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees are properly trained and competent in assigned tasks.
• Effectively manage employee performance, including recognition, corrective action, and development planning.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead difficult conversations related to performance, attendance, accountability, and workplace behavior.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment through effective leadership and communication.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration while resolving employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in leadership meetings and required development programs to strengthen leadership capability and effectiveness.
Communication & Collaboration:
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate and build solid working relationships across functional areas.
• Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, professionalism, and relationship management skills.
• Motivate, influence, and positively embrace and lead organizational change.
• Clearly convey expectations, changes, and key messages to the team in a timely and consistent manner.
• Align expectati