The posting
Job Title: Production Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)
Job #: 2026-18046
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
Shift: Afternoon Shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm) Monday thru Friday
Location: 400 N Groesbeck Hwy, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Direct Reports: 10-16
Salary: $80K - $95K
Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years Team Leadership/Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment, supervising at least 10 Direct Reports
Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)
Job Summary:
The First Line Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the daily production plan in order to ensure a quality product is made on time by following site safety rules and philosophy. The first line supervisor will plan, direct, coordinate, and audit the day to day production activities to ensure customer and business objectives are met.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Operational Excellence:
- Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of the production plan to include documentation of delays.
- Execute and communicate production schedules, priorities, and status updates to meet customer and business objectives.
- Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to communicate key information related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other support functions to ensure operational alignment and minimize downtime.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Axalta Way behaviors.
- Maintain operational continuity by attending or leading departmental and cross-functional meetings as needed.
- Effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and respond to changing production demands.
Continuous Improvement & Performance Management:
- Utilize production, safety, quality, and delivery metrics (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts related to safety incidents, quality issues, downtime, and operational inefficiencies.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to address performance gaps and improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Actively participate in and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance workplace organization.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees in problem-solving and process optimization efforts
People Leadership & Team Development:
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to support employee growth and engagement.
- Identify training needs and ensure employees are properly trained and competent in assigned tasks.
- Effectively manage employee performance, including recognition, corrective action, and development planning.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead difficult conversations related to performance, attendance, accountability, and workplace behavior.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment through effective leadership and communication.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration while resolving employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
- Participate in leadership meetings and required development programs to strengthen leadership capability and effectiveness.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate and build solid working relationships across functional areas.
- Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, professionalism, and relationship management skills.
- Motivate, influence, and positively embrace and lead organizational change.
- Clearly convey expectations, changes, and key messages to the team in a timely and consistent manner.
- Align expectations with peers to ensure shift alignment and success.
Safety & Compliance:
- Adhere to Axalta Coating Systems values and Axalta Way behaviors.
- Actively promote and reinforce a zero-injury culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, and company safety regulations.
- Enforce safe work practices, hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the department.
- Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by identifying hazards and ensuring timely resolution of safety concerns.
- Exercise the authority to stop production or operations immediately in the event of unsafe conditions or quality concerns.
- Support safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, and safety footwear, as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry materials consistent with job requirements.
- Ability to move throughout production areas, including climbing stairs or ladders as needed.
- Ability to respond quickly to operational and safety issues in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma (Minimum)
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Candidate must have at least 3 years Team Leadership (Supervisory) experience in a Manufacturing environment, supervising at least 10 Direct Reports
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.
This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.
