Job Title: Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Job #: 2025-15719

Location: Mt. Clemens, MI   

Schedule/Hours: Overnight Shift (10:00pm to 6:30am) (Monday thru Friday) (Every Other Weekend)

Salary: $70k to $90k yearly (Depending Upon Experience)

Background: Candidate must pass a Background Check and Drug Test if hired

Leadership Requirement: Candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in a Supervisory role in a Manufacturing environment, with at least 10 Direct Reports.

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

GENERAL PURPOSE:   

 The First Line Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the daily production plan in order to ensure a quality product is made on time by following site safety rules and philosophy. The First Line Supervisor will plan, direct, coordinate and audit the day-to-day production to ensure customer and business objective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Effectively lead a team of production/manufacturing employees with responsibility for all aspects of safety, product quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and people management while improving operating efficiency. 

• Must be willing to work flexible work hours. 

• Establish clear performance expectations, monitor and provide periodic feedback to promote growth.  

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate to build solid business relationships with other functional areas that best supports customer and business objectives. 

• Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity and relationship management skills.  

• Motivate, influence and positively affect / embrace / drive change. 

• Exercise good analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Organize, prioritize and multi-task while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines. 

• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities. 

• Responsible for the execution of production schedule/ priority list and the communication of status.  

• Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to share key information related to safety, quality, cost, customer, and business objectives. 

• Identify and train employees where needed to support task. 

• Adheres to the Axalta behaviors. 

• Is responsible for coaching, counseling, career development and recognition of employees, as appropriate.   

• Monitors the performance of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary to maintain established company, site, or Axalta behavior standards. 

• Ensures maintenance activities are supporting area objectives  

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:  

High School Diploma (Minimum)

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Required Skills:  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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