Manufacturing Cell Supervisor
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$75,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Fraser, Michigan |
About this job
Job Description
Our production teams count on confident, hands-on leadership. As the Manufacturing Cell Supervisor, you will orchestrate people, processes, and priorities to deliver reliable results—every shift, every day—while developing the next generation of operators.
Outcomes you will ownCompliance note regarding essential responsibilities:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: **
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
- Lead daily crew operations to achieve safe, cost-effective, and defect-free production.
- Allocate tasks, set expectations, and verify completion at defined checkpoints.
- Serve as the central contact for on-shift guidance and rapid decision-making.
- Deliver floor-based coaching, training, mentoring, and timely performance feedback.
- Translate schedules and priorities into staffing plans that meet output goals.
- Track cycle time, scrap, downtime, and headcount needs; drive corrective actions.
- Reinforce company policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and quality standards.
- Identify hazards and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Verify quality checks and adherence to standard work at each station.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse to maintain flow.
- Provide clear reporting to management on performance, risks, and continuous improvement ideas.
- Run shift start-up/hand-off meetings and sustain effective communication loops.
- Engage in CI projects, problem-solving sessions, and waste elimination efforts.
- Scan finished items and ensure accurate, complete production documentation.
- Maintain records for attendance, training, KPIs, quality, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Leadership or senior-operator experience in a manufacturing/production setting.
- Working knowledge of production methods, safety regulations, and quality systems.
- Strong communicator who can motivate, coach, and build strong teams.
- Independent decision-maker comfortable with a fast-moving environment.
- Proven problem-solving ability and solid organizational skills.
- High school diploma or GED; additional technical or leadership coursework preferred.
- Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and web tools.
Please review our physical requirements disclosure:
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
: **The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Stand, twist, stoop, climb, and repeat motions for 8–12 hours.
- Frequent forward bending at the waist; reach to low levels near the floor.
- Operate around hot molds, presses, cranes, and in tight quarters.
- Manual dexterity for grasping and handling parts/tools.
- Reach overhead and at/below shoulder height.
- Use ramps/stairs routinely.
- Hear speech/alarms with moderate ambient noise near machinery.
- Close vision at 20 inches or less; color recognition.
- Be physically present on the floor 60–80% of the time, with the remainder at a desk/computer.
- Tolerate variable temperatures, including periods up to 90 degrees; work in hot and cold zones.
- Competitive hourly pay tied to experience.
- Comprehensive benefits; free medical/HSA for employees under $75,000 annually who choose individual coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Generous PTO and company-paid holidays.
- Weekly uniforms at no cost.
- Annual boot allowance for qualified safety toe footwear.
- Broad exposure to molds and tooling challenges for continuous skill-building.