Supervisor - 2nd shift production supervisor
Flexfab, LLC · Hastings, MI · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Lead and support associates to meet production and shipping schedules while ensuring products are made and shipped accurately according to customer specifications. Oversee training, process adherence, and documentation of process improvements to maintain audit readiness. Drive safe, efficient daily operations, support cross-shift communication, and align with Flexfab’s strategic goals and HEARTS culture.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production and shipping activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
- Ensure employees are safe, properly trained, and consistently follow established processes and procedures.
- Coordinate and communicate with the team to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customer requirements.
- Review schedules, allocate resources, and adjust priorities as needed to meet customer demand.
- Document process improvements and update procedures to maintain audit readiness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Process Team, Purchasing, and Document Control.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
- Maintain strong communication with other shifts to support an orderly transfer of work and information.
- Promote a clean, safe work environment and reinforce company safety standards.
- Monitor and communicate daily performance metrics, including:
- Safety and Quality
- Schedule adherence and on-time delivery
- Training completion and competency levels
- Process compliance and audit readiness
- Team engagement and development
- Reduction in non-conformances, delays, and process waste
Requirements
- Preferably pursuing or holding a college degree, or completion of relevant certificate programs.
- Previous experience as a production supervisor, PA, or demonstrated leadership capability.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to use collaborative, “win-win” conflict-resolution techniques.
- Ability to problem-solve, make sound decisions, and support others as needed.
- Technical experience in a shipping or logistics environment is desired.
- Familiarity with LN, Master Planning Board, and Baan IV preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data to drive improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
- Experience leading departmental or cross-functional projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates the Flexfab Values of Humble HEARTS.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and varying temperatures.
- Rotation between buildings/departments will be required.
- Hands-on supervisory role requiring time on the production floor.
- Bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking.
- Standard work hours with potential for overtime or schedule adjustments based on business needs (2nd shift).
Core Competencies
- Supervisor Manage Conflict
- Drives Results
- Plans & Aligns
- Decision Quality
- Development of Others
- Directs Work
- Ensures Core Values are Followed - HEARTS
- Instills Trust
- Models Flexfab’s HEARTS Values:
- Honesty - Lead with integrity and transparency in technical decision-making and stakeholder interactions.
- Excellence - Relentlessly pursue innovative solutions that exceed expectations in product performance, safety, and quality.
- Accountability - Own the outcomes of technology programs and foster a culture of responsibility within the team.
- Respect - Champion collaboration and value the diverse expertise of engineers, scientists, and partners across functions.
- Teamwork - Build strong cross-functional teams that work in unison to deliver results from concept through launch.
- Support - Enable professional growth and promote a balanced, high-performing environment that benefits individuals, the organization, and broader community.