Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026. TrueBlue scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview:
As the Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of our production department. This position is designed for candidates with some experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment who are looking to further develop their skills and responsibilities. You will work closely with senior management to ensure production processes run efficiently, meet quality standards, and adhere to safety regulations.
Location: Westland, MI
Essential Job Functions
Production Oversight:
- Plan and schedule production activities to meet production targets, customer demands, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with production team members, senior supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor production processes to optimize efficiency, minimize downtime, and reduce waste.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and supervise a team of production workers, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and resolving issues.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training needs for team members.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, productivity, and safety.
Quality Control:
- Assist in performing Root Cause/5Y analysis to determine reason(s) for production downtime and NPR issues.
- Conduct inspections, audits, and quality checks to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance.
- Address quality issues promptly, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Safety Compliance:
- Ensure associate compliance with 5S initiatives.
- Conduct safety training sessions, promote safety awareness, and actively participate in safety initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to production processes, equipment, and workplace hazards.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare production reports, including performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Utilize data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management and stakeholders.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field (preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment
- Lean, 5S experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills preferred.
- Experience in the Automotive Industry is highly desirable but not required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, production management software, and data analysis tools.
Salary Range: $25.41 - $31.76 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.
Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.
Benefits and Well-Being:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 15 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.
We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at [email protected], or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.