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**ABOUT US** At Lakeside Surfaces, we do not just fabricate countertops. We help bring visions to life in homes, offices, and large-scale commercial projects across the Midwest. As Michigan’s premier fabricator and installer of granite, marble, and quartz, we are known for unmatched quality, cutting-edge fabrication, and a relentless focus on customer service **THE ROLE** We are seeking an exceptional **3rd Shift Production Supervisor** to lead our overnight manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring operational continuity, maximizing productivity, maintaining world-class quality and safety standards, and building a culture where excellence is the expectation - not the exception. The ideal candidate is a visible, hands-on leader who leads from the floor, coaches employees to success, solves problems quickly, and creates an environment where people are engaged, accountable, and committed to winning as a team. If you're energized by developing people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact every shift, we want to hear from you. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Direct reports are hourly Direct & Indirect Labor - Forward thinking always looking ahead for projects and complex jobs that will affect resources. - Ensure team is operating safely and following Lakeside safety program guidelines - Dedication to 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized and efficient plant that is always ready for customer visits. - Communication is key: This position participates in the daily production meeting to review Safety, Quality & Delivery and set the plan for the day - Daily quality (RRS) reviews to ensure Root cause and Countermeasures are being determined and implemented to continuously improve the quality system to meet customer expectations and maximize productivity - Communicates the company’s vision and values - Implements and ensures planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded - Maintains staff by leading, selecting, and training employees in developmental growth opportunities - Cross-training employees for maximum production flexibility - Develops and implements standard operating procedures for all production operations. - Works with VP of Operations to strategically develop and implement yearly operating budget including cost downs and cap. ex. needs - Maintains an emphasis on proactive preventative machine maintenance to maximize machine up time and safety - Ensures operation of equipment by following regularly scheduled maintenance using calibration control system software - Ensures production facility maintenance is performed in accordance with the company standards - Communicates effectively with different departments and managers to ensure goals of the organization are being met or exceeded - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks - Other duties as assigned **MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS** - Proven humble leadership skills and demonstrates design to foster growth and development of employees and teams. - 5 – years plus of experience in production management related position(s) - Proven track record in managing production results - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget - Ability to create and manage production budgets - Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to improve work efficiency **MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - Ability to move and carry substantial parts on varied surfaces - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to follow all safety requirements - Ability to operate a crane - Ability to operate a forklift **WORK ENVIRONMENT** - Fast-paced, dynamic work environment - Manufacturing facility with various types of manufacturing equipment - Areas in production that are wet/damp **What We Offer** ● 401(k) ● 401(k) matching ● D…