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Production Supervisor

Marelli

SMYRNA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Employee
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Cross-Training, Environmental Management, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Shipping Requirements, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
SMYRNA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Your next career opportunity with our organization starts here!

Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli Interior Experience team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, Interior Experience product area, with consistent technical capabilities gathering together art, styling, design and fine production, works to provide turn-key Cockpit Module assemblies & modules to OEMs, from steering members to cockpits and consoles.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

 

About the Position:

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will join the Manufacturing Operations team, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager; this position is located at our facility in Smyrna, TN. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, coordinating personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective production that meets customer demand and Marelli’s PBM goals.

As Production Supervisor I, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Evaluate production schedules to plan and optimize manpower allocation.
  • Review production progress against targets and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Organize and direct manufacturing staff, ensuring process adherence.
  • Supervise workflow and monitor production quality.
  • Manage shop floor operations, mentoring Line Leads and providing guidance to hourly staff.
  • Monitor, record, and report on production metrics (e.g., output, scrap costs, overtime, first runs).
  • Create cross-training plans and maintain accurate training records.
  • Monitor and maintain daily time and attendance records.
  • Troubleshoot quality, safety, and production issues.
  • Facilitate communication with Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, MIS, and Production Control.
  • Manage established PBM goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
  • Conduct evaluation of customer returns and lead weekly quality meetings.
  • Supervise 3S/5S activities to maintain workplace organization and safety.
  • Monitor inventory levels to meet shipping and delivery requirements.
  • Foster a union-free work environment.
  • Build and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Qualifications You Will Bring:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (and 0–2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision),
    or Associates degree with at least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience,
    or Non-Degreed with minimum 4 years supervisory/leadership experience,
    or Internal non-degreed candidates: minimum 1 year at MNAand 2 years’ experience in a leadership role in manufacturing (time in MNA lead or production specialist roles counts).
  • Ability to pass background checks, pre-employment tests, and drug screening.
  • Commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Other Skills That We Would Welcome:

  • Experience in motivating and developing hourly teams.
  • Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of PBM frameworks in manufacturing environments.
  • Background with 3S/5S and Lean best practices.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, etc.).
  • Experience in union-free environment management.

Expectations from You in This Position:

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software).
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve production, quality, and safety issues quickly and effectively.
  • Strong recordkeeping skills in attendance, training, and production metrics.
  • Adherence to all Marelli values and safety/quality standards.

What Does This Position Offer You:

  • Opportunities for career growth within Marelli’s global footprint.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and leadership development programs.
Take the next step:

 

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future. 
 

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Interiors business?

 

 

Contribute to shaping the vehicles of tomorrow with your unique talents. 

 

We are inviting you to take the next steps.

 

Let’s drive the future together.

 

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