Off-Shift Production Supervisor

We are looking for an Off-Shift Production Supervisor for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will provide strong, safety-focused leadership to oversee daily production operations and ensure the efficient, high‑quality manufacture of Oerlikon Surface Solutions products. This role is responsible for coaching and developing production team members, fostering a safe, inclusive, and defect‑free work environment, and upholding Oerlikon’s core values, safety culture, and quality standards. The supervisor also ensures accurate production reporting, effective use of resources, and sustainable performance through continuous improvement and operational discipline.

Your Responsibilities:

• Comply with all ESH and Quality procedures and policies – corporate and regulatory. Ensure that the Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of Safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Directs, supervises and monitors the activities of operators to accomplish daily production goals and targeted HSE, quality and delivery/cost metrics.
• Writes, reviews and/or approves job hazard analysis, risk assessments, work instructions and procedures. Ensure procedures are in place, teammates are trained, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure procedures are in place, teammates are trained, and procedures are followed
• Ensure proper onboarding of new hires
• Oversee mentoring by leads
• Identify, coordinate and/or conduct training around job hazards, work instructions and procedures
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting ESH, quality, and productivity when required
• Ensure proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables at all times
• Maintain accurate employee time and production records
• Prepare and coordinate production schedules and people coverage including vacations, sickness, and training within company guidelines
• Adjust as required to meet daily goals
• Conduct job performance reviews; recommend job performance improvement plans; coach, mentor and nurture employee development and growth
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities
• Represents site management during off-shifts

Your Profile:

• Minimum of 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in a foundry or chemical environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach teams in a production environment.
• Commitment to following and enforcing safety, quality, and environmental standards, including proper PPE use.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply SOPs, work instructions, and safety documents.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
• Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles (with training).
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, bending) and oversee 12-hour shift operations.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!