Challenge Manufacturing · 4 days ago
1st Shift Production Supervisor
3079 Three Mile Road, Walker, MI 49534
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. The 1st Shift Production Supervisor oversees all operations within their area to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and production efficiencies meet internal and external customer standards while fostering a positive work environment.
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 tool box talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet
Follows Company produces for production identification & traceability, containment of nonconforming material, inventory movements and production reporting
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
3+ years' experience in a supervisory role
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Automotive manufacturing industry experience preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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