What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Finishing Technologies Inc?
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Belding, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Production
About Us:
At Finishing Technologies, Inc., we specialize in delivering precision finishing products and solutions to some of the nation’s largest manufacturers. We're committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. As a Production Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in driving operations forward by managing day-to-day production activities, supporting our team, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing daily production activities, supporting employee development, and ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. This position works closely with production leads and other departments to help meet operational goals, maintain standards, and drive improvement across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Support & Management:
- Assist with employee management, including onboarding, scheduling, and performance support.
- Help ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll coordination.
- Work with staffing partners and assist with hiring processes.
Training & Development:
- Manage new hire orientation and support coordination of ongoing training.
- Help maintain documentation and compliance with internal certification requirements.
- Support a culture of learning and professional development.
Production Oversight:
- Coordinate production priorities and communicate updates with leads and internal teams.
- Participate in routine meetings and assist with production planning.
- Monitor workflows and help identify areas for improvement.
- Manage performance reviews and process documentation.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Generate and review internal reporting metrics.
- Analyze production data to help identify trends and opportunities.
- Work with executive leadership on time and cost studies, efficiency assessments, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support data-driven decision making by helping to provide insight into key performance indicators.
- Basic computer knowledge is preferred; experience with Excel or reporting tools is a plus.
Operations & Continuous Improvement:
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Collaborate on facility and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Support ongoing improvement efforts and operational strategies.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Several years of experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working independently and in a small collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is helpful.
- Basic computer proficiency required; working or proficient knowledge of computers is a major plus.
- Experience with spreadsheets and reporting tools preferred.
Additional Information:
- Full-time, salaried position (1st shift, 40 hrs/week).
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
- Work is performed in a production environment
- Minimal travel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $76,572.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Belding, MI 48809 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $76,572