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OpenAssembly Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd shift
- Location
- Ionia, MI, US
- Posted
- Jan 12, 2026
- Last seen
- Aug 19, 2026
About the role
Summary The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports. Core Competencies • Time Management • Creative and Innovative Thinking • Coaching, Counseling and Motivation • Lean Manufacturing • Development and Continual Learning • Analytical and Problem Solving Skills • Research and Analysis • Decision Making and Judgement • Flexibility Job Duties • All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement. • Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products. • Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications. • Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules. • Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personal for optimization of manufacturing output. • Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor. • Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labour efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers. • Measures performance and quality. • Drives positive results in operational Key Process Indicators. • Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning and Quality to meet production schedules. • Meets regularly on a formal basis with Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities. • Performs other related tasks as assigned. Requirements • 1-3 years’ related work experience • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws. • Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management. • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills. • Proficient computer skills. • Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems. • Ability to seek a team approach. • Ability to give guidance and direction as required. • Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision. • Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite. • Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required. • Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.
