Plant Supervisor 1st Shift

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

• 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