Production Supervisor
Flex · Michigan
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Flex (industrial) in Michigan.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Michigan: typical posted base $84k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $84k–$141k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 50%
- Union environment 35%
- ✓ 5S 35%
- Six Sigma 27%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in Walker, Michigan.
Reporting to the Production Manager the Production Supervisor will be directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality, and cost goals. Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.
Shift Hours : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (M-F and some weekends )
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Production and Manufacturing
- ✓5+ year in a Manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience with any ERP like SAP or BAAN is desired .
- ✓Knowledge of Payroll system like ADP or Kronos is good to have .
- ✓Experience in leading high performing teams, recent experience in supervisory roles
- ✓Proven track record of building high performing teams and Leadership & Interpersonal skills
- ✓Experience with reviewing material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
- ✓Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- ✓The 5S System (Lean Manufacturing Methodology)
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
What a typical day looks like
- •Produce several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.
- •Manages a team of professionals (e.g., engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
- •Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.
- •Evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.
- •Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.
- •May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
- •Train and coach junior operators and junior team supervisors
- •Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
- •Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.
- •Assists in department budget planning and manage department expenses.
- •Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
- •Ensures compliance of standards, all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions
- •Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement