2nd Shift Production Supervisor

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV) provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full‑rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV offers quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities—three in Michigan spanning 910,000 square feet and one in Ohio spanning 800,000+ square feet.

The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer, MI facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary's, OH facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Shift: 2nd (4:30 pm–3:00 am)

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolves workplace issues/problems; submits unsettled grievances to the Operations Manager and/or Human Resources for resolution.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Oversees the daily operations of production departments including machining, assembly, welding, and related activities.
• Conducts employee training on equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Works with other departments to drive continuous improvement efforts and reduce costs.
• Adjusts the production plan in time according to changes in the demand plan.
• Maintains production schedules to ensure timely delivery of customer products.
• Completes production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Schedules personnel based on current workload and skill availability to best utilize skills and machines.
• Coordinates activities between shifts.
• Enforces company policies regarding safety, quality, productivity, and discipline.
• Resolves personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Supports Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities.

• Quantity of Work – The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• Quality of Work – Accuracy and ability to meet company standards with minimal rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job – Understanding of job techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, and materials.
• Attendance/Dependability – Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude – Willingness and cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence – Ability to search for new tasks and expand assigned responsibilities without direct supervision.
• Adherence to Policy – Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO
  14001.
• Adherence to Safety – Follow safety procedures, security protocols, and wear appropriate PPE.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in welding/fabricating and/or machining preferred.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.