Production Supervisor 

Location 

This position will support either the Hazel Park, MI or Warren, MI Manufacturing operations.

About us 

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. AKASOL is our e-mobility brand for high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for commercial vehicles, buses, ships, and trains. 

Our Culture  

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.   

Career Opportunities  

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Job purpose 

As the head of the BorgWarner - Akasol production floor teams, the Production Supervisor will oversee the manufacturing of High Voltage Battery systems through collaborative and proactive interactions with Engineering, Quality, Materials and production floor associates.  

Key responsibilities 

• Leads the technical and disciplinary direction of the assigned shift leaders within our production environment.

• Accountable for strategic execution of the production plan through the optimization of production processes, Lean Manufacturing, cycle time optimization, and other methods as required to achieve the defined production targets. 

• Accountable for the on-time delivery KPI.

• Provides fault analysis and definition of measures in the event of plant malfunctions in cooperation with the production engineering department. 

• Assists Production Manager with hiring and training of new employees. 

• Reports production results to Operations team. 

• Support CIP measures, maintenance, and servicing activities. 

• Maintaining order and cleanliness (5S) of the production floor. 

• Preparation and continuous updating of production documentation. 

• Schedule and oversee approximately 30-40 production & maintenance techs employees. 

• Implementation and organization of safety instructions based on current regulations and ensuring compliance. 

• Participation in recruiting production employees. 

• Regular employee training and further development of the qualification matrix. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

What we’re looking for 

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Degree within an Engineering Discipline (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) Highly preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with communicating both technical and non-technical concepts, regularly utilizing Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  

• Examples of successfully anticipating and solving problems. 

• High level of ownership, commitment, loyalty and team spirit as well as an independent, precise and goal-oriented way of working. 

• Team player with hands-on mentality. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Success meeting deadlines. 

What we believe 

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.  

• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.  

• Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.  

• Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.  

• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner. 

Safety  

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and