Plant Supervisor 1st Shift at Daniels Sharpsmart Inc in Taylor, Michigan

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on 1st Shift Plant Supervisor to join our growing team in Westland, MI. The Plant Supervisor will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew; by being physically on the floor and leading by example.


As a Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, disciplining, training, and assisting lower-level manufacturing employees in a factory setting.


Usual working hours for this role is 6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday



Your role will involve:

• Facilitates hiring, training, developing, and ongoing floor support and direction


• Performs quality checks on all smart containers entering and exiting the facility


• Conducts regular quality assurance training to staff in line with metrics


• Creates and offers solutions to troubleshoot and solve operational inefficiencies


• Monitors plant equipment and makes minor repairs when possible


• Manages stock control, inventory, and ordering metrics and provides analysis and feedback to Plant Managers and supervisors


• Manages projects as directed by the Plant Manager or Senior Managers on an as needed basis


• Develops streamlined operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions to ensure alignment with metric targets


• Oversees regulatory compliance, ISO, and AQIS administration for the site


• Ensures preventive program maintenance is done at the end of each shift


• Engages in effective communication across teams, departments, and organization by using Daniels' communication systems and platforms


• Effectively manages allocation of resources to meet objectives (headcount, budget, scheduling, etc.)


• Assists in the annual performance review process


• Develops and maintains a productive, professional, and customer-service oriented team


• Ensures compliance with necessary safety procedures (weekly training of workplace, health and safety)


• Ensures that a facility maintenance and upkeep program is developed and maintained


• Keeps machinery, floor workplaces, and operating areas free of clutter, debris, or other OSHA hazards

• 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)


• Mechanical background


• Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines


• Proven experience in improving processes and procedures


• Occasionally working in confined spaces; extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 300 pounds;


• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds;


• Standing for extended periods of time.


• The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance check and reference checks.


• Works well with others and can motivate people you work with.


• Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline


• Ability to work weekends, holidays or flex hours as needed by production demands