Are you a manufacturing leader who is committed to continuous improvement and brings strong communication skills to your work? If so, read on.
About Us
Coatings Management Corporation (CMC) provides sales and administrative support to industry-leading metal finishing companies in Michigan and North Carolina. CMC and its affiliated companies utilize cutting edge technology to provide exceptional levels of product quality and customer service. With over 60 years of industry experience, we provide solutions for the most complex plating and dual coating requirements. CMC services the automotive, heavy truck, off-road, agriculture, and energy sectors. The scale and scope of our operations make us uniquely qualified to assist with any metal finishing needs.
About the Role
We are seeking an organized, systems‑driven Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials and the safe, efficient operation of all plant equipment. The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor oversees all aspects of operational performance and ensures objectives are met in alignment with company standards.
We believe strong processes are essential to long‑term success, and we’re looking for a professional who can help maintain—and continually improve—those systems. A leader who embraces continuous improvement and drives positive change will thrive in our culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing operations according to best practices.
- Plan, organize, and drive facility results through performance metrics, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Steward the team as they meet or exceed production and defect targets.
- Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
- Create and maintain reference materials and audit processes.
- Model and foster a process-driven environment which includes continuous improvement.
- Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct and indirect reports, including mentoring, coaching, and corrective action.
- Ensure that customer requirements / contractual commitments are met.
- Implement and maintain systems to ensure all process parameters are maintained.
About You
The ideal candidate for this position is a manufacturing leader and a people person who thrives on building strong relationships with customers, co-workers, direct reports, and production employees.
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading manufacturing operations and supervising direct and indirect reports
- Strong communication and people leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, and corrective action
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process-driven environments
- Ability to create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
- Experience planning, organizing, and driving results using performance metrics, budgeting, and forecasting
- Knowledge of plant safety practices and ensuring safe operation of equipment
- Ability to implement and maintain systems to ensure process parameters are maintained
- Experience ensuring customer requirements and contractual commitments are met
- Organized, systems-driven mindset with strong attention to process and documentation (audits, reference materials)
What We Do
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