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Prototype Shop Supervisor

Advantage Technical
$50.00-$54.00
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
May 19, 2026
Job Title: Prototype Shop Supervisor

Job Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Hourly Rate: Up to $54hr depending on experience.

Hours/Shift: 1st shift - 7:30am-4:30pm / 9/80 Work week, Off every other Friday!



Job Summary:



  • Come join our team! We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for an experienced Prototype Shop Supervisor with 5-7 years of experience to operate as a technical advisor of 15-30 bargaining unit personnel to complete vehicle build and assembly work on a Military Vehicle Program.



Job Description:



  • Operate as a technical advisor of 15-30 bargaining unit personnel to complete vehicle build and assembly work.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for personnel to ensure customers' needs are met.
  • Set up job work areas for the shop work orders to optimize vehicle build and checkout activities.
  • Assist the Section Manager in assigning resources to meet schedules (space, tools, manpower etc.).
  • Ensure personnel are trained/certified to perform operations prior to job assignment.
  • Provide input on quotations/bids for new work.
  • Create, maintain, and foster continuous improvement and lean strategies: reduce cycle times and floor inventories, reduce costs, improve employee participation and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct/participate in daily status meetings and cross shift meetings, as necessary.
  • Approve shop work orders and material requested from the crib.
  • Monitor shop work order status and initiate corrective actions as needed to stay on target.
  • Assist the Section Manager with approving daily timecards of Prototype Shop personnel.
  • Follow all Environmental Health and Safety Instructions, Standard Practices, and corporate policies and directives.



Required:



  • 5-7 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and 2nd shift as needed.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, project management skills, lean methodology, and continuous improvement skills.
  • Must meet Anthropometric Size Restrictions (ASR), (Must be shorter than 6' 4" and weigh less than 260lbs).
  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED.



Note:



  • Must be U.S. Citizen - "Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role."


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