Supervisor – Logistics

Our Client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Supervisor – Logistics for their Redford, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• The main function of a supervisor/manager – production is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.
• The Logistics Supervisor will oversee and coordinate the activities of hourly employees across multiple axle assembly and logistics operations on the second shift at the Detroit Manufacturing Plant.
• This position was created to support the addition of a Drop Line second shift and will be responsible for managing a team of up to 30 hourly employees at any given time.
• The Logistics Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining shop floor efficiency, ensuring parts availability, and driving performance against key operational metrics in a UAW environment.
• Implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Set and monitor product standards to ensure quality finished products.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Education/Experience:
• 5-7 years experience required.
• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
• 7 to 8 years of relevant supervisory experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Experience supervising in a UAW environment
• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and manufacturing distribution
• Knowledge of machinery, tools, and equipment maintenance
• Preferred Qualifications
• SAP experience
• Power BI experience
• Experience managing KPIs through large-scale dashboard tools
• Automotive industry background
• Top 3 must-have hard skills   
• 7 to 8 years of supervisory experience required (preferably in the automotive industry)
• Experience working in a UAW environment
• High School Diploma (minimum requirement), bachelor’s degree or associate degree (preferred)

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities