Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing TechnicianManufacturing Specialist – Spring Lake, MI Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Pay: $25–$28/hourWe're looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to support daily production operations, lead process improvements, and drive scrap reduction in a manufacturing environment. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and setup teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency while providing direction to setup technicians and supporting production supervision as needed.What You'll DoLead scrap reduction efforts, investigate production issues, and implement corrective actions.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.Conduct time studies and analyze labor performance to identify opportunities for improvement.Coordinate and prioritize work for setup technicians, providing direction and support as needed.Troubleshoot production, process, and quality issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Manage production supplies and materials while supporting scheduling and daily operational needs.Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and communicate results to the appropriate teams.Provide production supervisor coverage during vacations and other absences.Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Support company safety standards and initiatives.What We're Looking ForMinimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.Demonstrated leadership ability in a production or manufacturing environment.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, time study, or labor analysis experience is a plus.Previous team lead, supervisory, or setup leadership experience is preferred.Associate's or bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related field is preferred.If you're a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving problems, leading teams, and improving production performance, we'd love to hear from you!