Production Supervisor at Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for a contract opportunity located in Sterling Heights, MI.

OVERVIEW: 

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordination of all activities to achieve business metrics and implement the Production Way (PW) processes and initiatives.
• Ensure the production plan is met; analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, by leading the Team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
• Ability to understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate PW activities and improve Zone performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be open to working any shift. 
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 2 or more years' experience in supervision in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.