Plant Supervisor 1st Shift
Taylor, MI
USA – Operations - Management /
Full Time /
On-site
We are looking for a hands-on 1st Shift Plant Supervisor to join our growing team in Westland, MI. The Plant Supervisor will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew; by being physically on the floor and leading by example.
As a Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, disciplining, training, and assisting lower-level manufacturing employees in a factory setting.
Usual working hours for this role is 6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday
Your role will involve:
- Facilitates hiring, training, developing, and ongoing floor support and direction
- Performs quality checks on all smart containers entering and exiting the facility
- Conducts regular quality assurance training to staff in line with metrics
- Creates and offers solutions to troubleshoot and solve operational inefficiencies
- Monitors plant equipment and makes minor repairs when possible
- Manages stock control, inventory, and ordering metrics and provides analysis and feedback to Plant Managers and supervisors
- Manages projects as directed by the Plant Manager or Senior Managers on an as needed basis
- Develops streamlined operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions to ensure alignment with metric targets
- Oversees regulatory compliance, ISO, and AQIS administration for the site
- Ensures preventive program maintenance is done at the end of each shift
- Engages in effective communication across teams, departments, and organization by using Daniels’ communication systems and platforms
- Effectively manages allocation of resources to meet objectives (headcount, budget, scheduling, etc.)
- Assists in the annual performance review process
- Develops and maintains a productive, professional, and customer-service oriented team
- Ensures compliance with necessary safety procedures (weekly training of workplace, health and safety)
- Ensures that a facility maintenance and upkeep program is developed and maintained
- Keeps machinery, floor workplaces, and operating areas free of clutter, debris, or other OSHA hazards
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)
- Mechanical background
- Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines
- Proven experience in improving processes and procedures
- Occasionally working in confined spaces; extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 300 pounds;
- Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds;
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance check and reference checks.
- Works well with others and can motivate people you work with.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline
- Ability to work weekends, holidays or flex hours as needed by production demands
