Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Midland, MI

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Manufacturing Supervisor will manage the production activities and employees across 2 shifts on straight nights schedule. Reporting to the Production Manager of a plant, this position works closely with other plant support personnel to achieve plant KPI’s and enforce safety and quality standards. While providing leadership visibility on the plant floor, supervisors will be responsible for building rapport with team members, evaluating and mentoring their teams to increase productivity and inspire positive morale.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Supervisors work 5 days/week, consistently on Tues-Thurs, including a rotation for the other 2 working days and days off between Fridays – Mondays

• 11:00pm – 7:00am

• 6:00pm – 2:00am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises shift team members, ensuring productivity, safety, and product quality.

• Maintains the weekly production schedules and mediates any staffing or mechanical issues.

• Builds the team through training, development, and positive reinforcements.

• Ensures business production targets are achieved.

• Manage labor staffing and planning for a shift by driving site priorities through staffing for flow to work.

• Delegates work assignments and drives shift/plant communication.

• Completes performance and probationary reviews for team members within area of responsibility.

• Maintains employee records, compliance and performance documentation, and approves timecards.

• Follows existing protocols and enforces internal policies.

• Assists in the resolution of employee conflict and discipline issues as they occur while striving for consistency and fairness.

• Conducts on-shift safety, quality, and production incident investigations.

• Partner with support functions and key personnel to keep them apprised of shift-related activity.

• Participate in task forces and core groups that resolve Bay City shift-related issues.

• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with SCJ policies, procedures, and in line with SCJ core values.

• Responsible for performance management write-ups and reviews for shift employees.

• Conduct investigations and administer positive disciplines as needed.

• Interview and support hiring of plant production employees.

• Key contact for all Bay City emergency issues as they arise on shift.

• Conduct site wide GEMBA walks when working weekend rotation.

• Promote and practice all elements of Success Drivers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment or University Degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience or an advanced degree with 1+ years relevant work experience.

• 1+ years in a leadership role.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Military experience considered in lieu of education requirement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS:

• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

• Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

• Dealing with Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

• Integrity & Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Priority Setting - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

• Drive for Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

• Decision Quality - Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Developing Direct Reports - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.

• Building Effective Teams - Build strong teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

• Delegation - Giving others authority, responsibility, and autonomy to make decisions and execute tasks or assignments.

• Demonstrated experience working within a continuous improvement environment in the areas of production, quality and Lean manufacturing principles.

• Open, honest communication style with interpersonal and facilitation skills.

• Assertive self-starter with high initiative and ability to prioritize effectively.

• Solid organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective coaching and mentoring.

• Bay City Manufacturing experience and knowledge of all operational areas.

• Ability to identify actionable, business critical goals that can be influenced by business work teams.

• Ability to convert goals into actions and execute for results.

• Team player who enjoys working with others and gets satisfaction from seeing others perform well.

• Experience leading high performance work teams.

• Knowledge of plant preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Full time.

• Ability to work a variable schedule that includes weekend coverage.

• Working conditions may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.

• Requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and steel toed work boots.

• Exposure to noise and subject to regular bending, twisting, and reaching.

• This position is not eligible for remote work.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.