Production Supervisor

Lear Traverse City is seeking a Supervisor with automotive-industry experience to support a progressive die and injection molding manufacturing plant. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop employees in a progressive tool and die terminal stamping and injection mold environment.
• Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Ensure effective employee relations, coaching, and development.
• Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Continuously improve departmental performance, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to management.
• Provide leadership, participate in LEAN events, perform accident investigations, maintain proper inventory levels, and manage department priorities.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Perform other duties as required by plant management.
• Comply with and lead improvements to Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to use independent judgment in determining methods and processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work methods, and production flow.
• Drive 5S, Lean, and improvement activities to maintain effectiveness, organization, and cleanliness of the production floor.
• Proficiency in database and MS Office products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience preferred, particularly in a progressive die shop and injection molding environment.
• 3–5 years of production supervision experience preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.