Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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Full Time Management Walker, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Manufacturing / Production

Reports To:Senior Operations Manager

Department:Production

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role leads frontline production teams, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement across processes, people, and performance while reinforcing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

• Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with scheduling and planning teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in real time.
• Utilize and understand the company's OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) system to track performance, identify losses, and report on key production metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve performance standards.
• Assign tasks and ensure proper training across all production roles.
• Own employee development through structured training, including cross-training to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Proactively assess and manage staffing needs to ensure appropriate coverage and skill alignment across production areas.
• Drive accountability for performance by helping operators understand KPIs and how their individual contributions impact overall production success.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and specifications.
• Enforce adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and OJT (On-the-Job Training) standards.
• Partner with the Quality and Innovation team to resolve defects and implement preventive measures.
• Drive continuous reduction of scrap and rework through process discipline and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

• Promote and actively model a strong safety-first culture across the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Encourage employee engagement in safety by identifying hazards, reporting near-misses, and participating in corrective actions.
• Hold team members accountable for safe behaviors while recognizing and reinforcing positive safety practices.
• Proactively identify and eliminate risks to create a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Use data (including OEE and other KPIs) to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
• Track and improve key metrics such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and labor utilization.

• Act as a liaison between production, Quality and Innovation, and leadership.
• Provide regular updates on production status, challenges, and performance metrics.
• Communicate expectations clearly and ensure alignment across shifts and teams.
• Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings.

• Understand and support FALK Panel's Mission and Values, and reinforce them daily on the production floor and across all shifts.
• Champion a quality- and craftsmanship-first mindset that reflects FALK Panel's reputation as an industry expert - not only in manufacturing insulated metal panels, but in the installer's and customer's experience with the finished product.
• Help production employees understand how their work directly impacts the customer and installer in the field - precision, panel quality, and on-time production all shape FALK's reputation downstream.
• Reinforce a culture…