Production Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift

American Rheinmetall 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. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet.

The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. AR St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approved Date: 7/6/21

Approved By: Dept. VP

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in 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 worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Superintendent for action.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Oversee the daily operations of production departments including, but not limited to machining, assembly and/or welding, etc.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operations or work and safety procedures
• Work with other departments to drive continuous improvement efforts and reduce costs
• Adjust the production plan in time according to changes in the demand plan
• Maintain production schedules in department to ensure timely delivery of customer products
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Schedule personnel based on current workload and skill availability to best utilize skills and machines
• Coordinate activities between shifts
• Enforce the company policies regarding safety, quality, productivity and discipline
• Resolves personnel problems by investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Support 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: The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job: Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Attendance/Dependability: Punctuality and attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude: Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence: The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Adherence to Policy: Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Adherence to Safety: Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.