Production Supervisor

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Coopersville, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Directs manufacturing operations for assigned shifts or production lines, ensuring volume, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and efficiency goals are met. Supervises and develops production teams, troubleshoots operational issues, coordinates with engineering and maintenance, prioritizes schedules, supports process and cost improvements, manages expenses, and ensures personnel training, certification, and compliance with manufacturing and safety standards.
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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in Walker, Michigan.


Reporting to the Production Manager the Production Supervisor will be directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality, and cost goals. Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.



Shift Hours : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (M-F and some weekends )



What a typical day looks like:
  • Produce several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.
  • Manages a team of professionals (e.g., engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
  • Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.
  • Evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.
  • Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.
  • May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
  • Train and coach junior operators and junior team supervisors
  • Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
  • Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.
  • Assists in department budget planning and manage department expenses.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance of standards, all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions
  • Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.

 


The experience we’re looking to add to our team:


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Production and Manufacturing
  • 5+ year in a Manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with any ERP like SAP or BAAN is desired .
  • Knowledge of Payroll system like ADP or Kronos is good to have .
  • Experience in leading high performing teams, recent experience in supervisory roles
  • Proven track record of building high performing teams and Leadership & Interpersonal skills
  • Experience with reviewing material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • The 5S System (Lean Manufacturing Methodology)
   SD20

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-29-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-30-2026 Job CategoryOperations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in production and manufacturing
  • At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading high-performing teams and recent supervisory experience
  • Proven record of building high-performing teams
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Experience reviewing material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Experience with an ERP system such as SAP or BAAN
  • Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP or Kronos
  • Knowledge of the 5S System and Lean Manufacturing methodology
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