Production Supervisor in Muskegon, Michigan at Lakeside Surfaces LLC

ABOUT US

At Lakeside Surfaces, we do not just fabricate countertops. We help bring visions to life in homes, offices, and large-scale commercial projects across the Midwest. As Michigan’s premier fabricator and installer of granite, marble, and quartz, we are known for unmatched quality, cutting-edge fabrication, and a relentless focus on customer service

THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptional 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our overnight manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring operational continuity, maximizing productivity, maintaining world-class quality and safety standards, and building a culture where excellence is the expectation - not the exception.

The ideal candidate is a visible, hands-on leader who leads from the floor, coaches employees to success, solves problems quickly, and creates an environment where people are engaged, accountable, and committed to winning as a team. If you're energized by developing people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact every shift, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct reports are hourly Direct & Indirect Labor
• Forward thinking always looking ahead for projects and complex jobs that will affect resources.
• Ensure team is operating safely and following Lakeside safety program guidelines
• Dedication to 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized and efficient plant that is always ready for customer visits.
• Communication is key: This position participates in the daily production meeting to review Safety, Quality & Delivery and set the plan for the day
• Daily quality (RRS) reviews to ensure Root cause and Countermeasures are being determined and implemented to continuously improve the quality system to meet customer expectations and maximize productivity
• Communicates the company’s vision and values
• Implements and ensures planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded
• Maintains staff by leading, selecting, and training employees in developmental growth opportunities
• Cross-training employees for maximum production flexibility
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for all production operations.
• Works with VP of Operations to strategically develop and implement yearly operating budget including cost downs and cap. ex. needs
• Maintains an emphasis on proactive preventative machine maintenance to maximize machine up time and safety
• Ensures operation of equipment by following regularly scheduled maintenance using calibration control system software
• Ensures production facility maintenance is performed in accordance with the company standards
• Communicates effectively with different departments and managers to ensure goals of the organization are being met or exceeded
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven humble leadership skills and demonstrates design to foster growth and development of employees and teams.
• 5 – years plus of experience in production management related position(s)
• Proven track record in managing production results
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
• Ability to create and manage production budgets
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to improve work efficiency

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move and carry substantial parts on varied surfaces
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow all safety requirements
• Ability to operate a crane
• Ability to operate a forklift
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Manufacturing facility with various types of manufacturing equipment
• Areas in production that are wet/damp