Challenge Manufacturing · 21 hours ago
Supervisor, Weld
1401 S. Washington, Holland, MI 49423
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, focused on operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, while fostering a positive work environment for employees.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline
Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving, and personal issues
Train team members’ on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
Certify team members’ on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
Ensures quality standards are met
Ensures on time delivery is met according to customer demands, and scheduling
Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being
Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents (i.e. mis-hit, tool crash, etc..)
Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook
Monitor production quality and throughput. Ensure that hour by hour boards, zone boards and other production monitoring systems are updated
Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur
Manages operations in accordance with attendance
Directs team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily task
Conducts toolbox talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet
Qualification
Required
Minimum education: HS diploma or GED
Three to five years related experience in a supervisor position; or equivalent combination of education and experience
An Associate's Degree or B.S degree from a 4 year college or university
Has high standards of performance for self
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely
Basic Measurement and gage use skills
Manufacturing and quality experience
Computer skills
Basic Math skills
Team building skills
Troubleshooting skills
Problem solving skills using disciplined methods to identify root causes (i.e. 5 Why)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
Business Wire
2023-10-16
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