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Posted August 23, 2026

Production Supervisor

Means Industries
Saginaw, MI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Partner with the facility leadership team in building and maintaining a strong safety culture with the intent of reaching a zero incidents state.
  • Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principals.
  • Active participant in the Elimination of Waste program.
  • Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives, including reporting monthly progress.
  • Keep production areas in ideal state to meet and or exceed 5S standards.
  • Assign work responsibilities to employees.
  • Build team member capability.
  • Create a conducive work environment for employees to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks.
  • Maintain and enforce required safety standards on plant floor.
  • Ensure that production requirements are satisfied.
  • Ensure that Company policies and procedures and the collective agreement are adhered to by employees.
  • Use strong Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis to take corrective actions.
  • Execute administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents (e.g., timekeeping, production reporting, etc.
  • Quality requirements: Authorized to make decisions concerning quality issues.
  • Develop and implement effective training programs for new team members and recurring training for previously qualified personnel consistent with departmental objectives.
  • Assists with on-going cycle counting inventory of supplier products and finished goods materials
  • Maintain production equipment and machinery in proper operating condition through utilization of the Maintenance and Tooling departments.
  • Other duties required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
  • 5 plus years of experience in a face paced manufacturing environment, with strong preference given to automotive experience.
  • Experience managing people is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers and customers.
  • Must be able to read a blueprint
  • Must be familiar with using a CMM.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in the use of Kronos or a similar timekeeping system.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency is required.
  • Must be willing to work any shift and periodic weekend overtime.
  • Must have a positive, proactive, and problem-solving attitude.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401K
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health and Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Discount Programs

WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW

  • This role is an on-site role in a heavy manufacturing facility which requires
    being comfortable working with the accompanying environmental factors
    such as high noise levels, safety hazards, and chemicals.

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