Production Supervisor
NOVARES · Howell, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
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A supervisor production role at NOVARES (industrial) in Howell, MI. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Injection molding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Michigan: typical posted base $72k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 45 production supervisor openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 42 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$141k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- ✓ Lean 47%
- Union environment 37%
- 5S 35%
- EHS / safety 28%
- Six Sigma 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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About the Role
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location : Howell, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure production targets are met, and support a safe, high‑performance work environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Production leadership — Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output goals
- ◆Team supervision — Lead, train, and evaluate production employees across assigned shifts
- ◆Process improvement — Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions using lean or similar methodologies
- ◆Safety compliance — Enforce safety standards and conduct regular audits
- ◆Quality control — Monitor product quality and partner with QA to resolve issues
- ◆Reporting — Track KPIs, downtime, labor usage, and daily production metrics
Qualifications
- ✓2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or related environment
- ✓Strong communication and leadership skills
- ✓Working knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot equipment and workflow issues
- ✓Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
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Date: Nov 1, 2026
About Novares
Novares is a global automotive supplier that designs and manufactures advanced plastic components and systems for cars, focusing on innovative, lightweight solutions for greener, connected vehicles, serving major OEMs like Ford, BMW, Tesla, and Stellantis. We specialize in multi-functional parts using complex injection molding and mechatronics, with a strong R&D presence, creating everything from interior elements to exterior panels, and are known for our expertise in high-tech plastic applications
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