Production Supervisor

Technique is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team across our Jackson, Michigan facilities. This position reports to the Operations Manager and oversees day-to-day production across multiple areas of the shop at our Jackson sites, including the robot welding department. This is a primarily non-working leadership role focused on directing people and workflow rather than running equipment. Key responsibilities include production planning and scheduling to meet the expectations of internal and external customers, coordinating builds with the Materials group, troubleshooting PLC controls, training and evaluating employees, driving process improvements, and keeping product flowing between departments and sites.

The ideal candidate brings proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and leads by example, delegates effectively, and stays organized while managing several priorities across multiple areas  advanced understanding of PLC controls and GD&T, proficiency with E2 for finding build information and process flow, and a commitment to following all Technique QMS processes are critical to success in this role.

• Supervise multiple production areas – Direct day-to-day production activity across multiple areas of the shop at our Jackson sites, including the robot welding department, functioning primarily in a non-working leadership capacity.
• Production planning and scheduling – Set a production plan for assigned areas and work the plan to meet the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Plan builds with Materials – Utilize and understand the customer master sheet and work with the Materials group to plan builds and set priorities across areas.
• Keep product flowing – Proactively pull parts from other departments and sites rather than waiting for work to show up, and remove bottlenecks that slow production.
• Assign and delegate work – Support several tasks at the same time, balance labor, and delegate tasks across areas and shifts so that product keeps moving and deadlines are met.
• Train and evaluate employees – Ensure new employees are trained and evaluated, complete performance reviews, and coach leads and operators in assigned areas.
• Lead by example – Set the standard for safety, quality, work habits, and professionalism across all assigned areas.
• Serve as person in charge – Act as the person in charge for assigned areas when the Operations Manager is unavailable.
• Promote a safe workplace – Enforce safe work practices and housekeeping standards, and address unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly.
• Support troubleshooting – Support troubleshooting of production, equipment, robotic welding cells, and PLC control issues, including fault-finding and control terminal relay change-outs, coordinating with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Drive process improvements – Identify and implement process improvements within and across areas, sharing best practices between sites.
• Write work instructions – Write and maintain work instructions for assigned areas, ensuring they stay current as processes change.
• Communicate across shifts and sites – Lead shift handoffs and production meetings, and keep management informed of status, issues, and staffing needs.
• Support HR – Support HR in all functions and documentation, including hiring, attendance, and employee relations.
• Follow Technique QMS – Ensure assigned areas follow all Technique QMS requirements and their processes.
• Other duties as assigned – Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

• High School Diploma or GED; associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing, technical, or business-related field preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing…