Area Supervisor- Production (3rd Shift) at MacLean-Fogg Company in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Job Description:

Area Supervisor- Production

The Area Supervisor in Production oversees daily operations within an assigned production area or shift, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely. This role supervises the team responsible for operating machinery, assembling products, performing quality control, and packaging goods for shipment. The Area Supervisor ensures adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Job Details

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  Position Type: Exempt
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  Work Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, ensuring that they operate machinery, assemble products, perform quality checks, and package goods in line with established production goals and schedules.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to new employees and ongoing support to existing team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Monitor the output and performance of the assigned production area(s), ensuring targets are met for quantity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure smooth coordination of work processes across shifts and departments, maintaining workflow consistency and meeting production deadlines.
• Proactively identify equipment issues and notify maintenance or engineering teams when repairs or preventative maintenance are needed to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee inventory levels in the assigned area, ensuring that materials are available to meet production needs without overstocking or causing delays.
• Work closely with the production planning team to ensure sufficient staffing and materials are in place to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure that products meet quality standards by overseeing quality control checks and collaborating with quality assurance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality policies, maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Enforce adherence to 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to promote a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Encourage and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, promoting best practices in production processes.
• Complete all required production-related documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including shift reports, inventory logs, and safety audits.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse production team, driving performance while fostering a positive and safe working environment.
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions, identify issues, and implement effective solutions to keep production on track.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Ability to assess production data, identify trends or bottlenecks, and apply problem-solving skills to improve processes.

Qualifications

Required

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  Education: Bachelor's
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  Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

About MacLean-Fogg

At MacLean-Fogg, you'll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world's most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we've expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Why Join MacLean-Fogg?

At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:

• Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
• Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
• HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
• Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family's needs.

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant . If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact careers@macleanfogg.com .

Other details

• Job Family Operations Supervisory
• Pay Type Salary
• Job Start Date Wednesday, March 19, 2025