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Production Supervisor (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)
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Job Title: Production Supervisor (OVERNIGHT SHIFT) Job #: 2026-18046 Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Shift: Overnight Shift (11:00pm to 7:30am) Location: 400 N Groesbeck Hwy, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 Direct Reports: 1 0-16 Salary: $80K - $95K Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions) Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions) Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years Team Leadership ( Supervisory ) experience in a Manufacturing environment, supervising at least 10 Direct Reports Axalta Coating Systems ( Company Website Link ) Job Summary: The First Line Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the daily production plan in order to ensure a quality product is made on time by following site safety rules and philosophy. The first line supervisor will plan, direct, coordinate, and audit the day to day production activities to ensure customer and business objectives are met. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Production Leadership & Operational Excellence: · Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of the production plan to include documentation of delays. · Execute and communicate production schedules, priorities, and status updates to meet customer and business objectives. · Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to communicate key information related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. · Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other support functions to ensure operational alignment and minimize downtime. · Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Axalta Way behaviors. · Maintain operational continuity by attending or leading departmental and cross-functional meetings as needed. · Effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and respond to changing production demands. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management: • Utilize production, safety, quality, and delivery metrics (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making. • Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts related to safety incidents, quality issues, downtime, and operational inefficiencies. • Implement corrective and preventive actions to address performance gaps and improve overall operational effectiveness. • Actively participate in and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance workplace organization. • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees in problem-solving and process optimization efforts. People Leadership & Team Development: • Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standards. • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to support employee growth and engagement. • Identify training needs and ensure employees are properly trained and competent in assigned tasks. • Effectively manage employee performance, including recognition, corrective action, and development planning. • Demonstrate the ability to lead difficult conversations related to performance, attendance, accountability, and workplace behavior. • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment through effective leadership and communication. • Promote teamwork and collaboration while resolving employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner. • Participate in leadership meetings and required development programs to strengthen leadership capability and effectiveness. Communication & Collaboration: • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate and build solid working relationships across functional areas. • Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, professionalism, and relationship management skills. • Motivate, influence, and positively embrace and lead organizational change. • Clearly convey expectations, changes, and key messages to the team in a timely and consistent manner. • Align expectations with peers to ensure shift alignment and success. Safety & Compliance: · Adhere to Axalta Coating Systems values and Axalta Way behaviors. · Actively promote and reinforce a zero-injury culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, and company safety regulations. · Enforce safe work practices, hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the department. · Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by identifying hazards and ensuring timely resolution of safety concerns. · Exercise the authority to stop production or operations immediately in the event of unsafe conditions or quality concerns. · Support safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety. Work Environment / Physical Demands: · Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. · Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, and safety footwear, as required. · Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. · Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry materials consistent with job requirements. · Ability to move throughout production areas, including climbing stairs or ladders as needed. · Ability to respond quickly to operational and safety issues in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE: ·
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