| Location | Kentwood, MI |
SUMMARY
The Value Stream Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated production area to ensure schedules are met and customer requirements are achieved. This role focuses on labor scheduling, workflow coordination, and team leadership, serving as a bridge between strategic management and hands-on production activities. The Supervisor drives efficiency, completes performance reviews, supports continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
• Promote and enforce safety standards and compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Attend all AITs, follows up on assigned tasks from OpEx boards/AITs
• Audits quality management system, employee certifications, lead 5S continuous improvement projects
• Assign and balance labor resources across shifts and workstations to optimize productivity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand or capacity.
• Facilitate area meetings to communicate priorities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide direct supervision and coaching to production team members, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Support implementation of standardized work instructions and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance to coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Provide performance feedback and development planning for team members in coordination with the Value Stream Manager.
• Utilize production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises production associates within the value stream. Responsible for scheduling, training, and day-to-day direction of team members. Completes performance evaluations and personnel decisions in partnership with the Value Stream Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide teams.
• Ability to interpret production data and apply problem-solving techniques to improve workflow.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production scheduling tools.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing or production supervision.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices is a plus.