Job Title: Material Area Supervisor
Duration - 12 months
Location-Detroit, Michigan

Shifts: Must be open to 1st and 2nd shift, with potential rotation based on plant needs

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM


Position Summary
The Material Area Supervisor is responsible for leading hourly material handling teams to support production operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and accurate material flow throughout the plant and supports continuous improvement through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale
• Oversee material receiving, storage, line delivery, and inventory accuracy
• Ensure timely and efficient material flow to support production needs
• Utilize and support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools (training provided)
• Coordinate daily work assignments and resolve operational issues
• Maintain positive working relationships with management and union-represented employees
• Partner with Shift Managers and participate in onsite interviews for new hires
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to plant standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (needed for advancement within the Client organization)
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to lead, communicate, and coach teams in a high-volume environment
• Flexibility to work 1st and 2nd shifts, including rotation if required

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Experience in a unionized work environment
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or WCM methodologies

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 41.00/hr.