Material Area Supervisor
Detroit, MI
Date Posted:13-Apr-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:482121
Job Description
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
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
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
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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.