Supervisor, Production (2nd shift)

This role drives daily operations, Team Member development, and continuous improvement to meet customer demand while reducing cost and variability. Overview: The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven production across assigned lines.

Overview:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven production across assigned lines. This role drives daily operations, Team Member development, and continuous improvement to meet customer demand while reducing cost and variability.

Responsibilities:

To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Ensure safety plan adherence (hazard identification, near miss reporting, and corrective actions)
• Ensure OSHA Compliance; lead daily safety walks and weekly audits
• Drive ergonomic improvements
• Ensure IATF 16949/ISO 9001 compliance
• Ensure control plans and standardized work are maintained, lead defect containment, and root cause analysis
• Ensure Production KPI’s are achieved – escalate prior to any impact
• Ensure production lines are properly staffed to meet the daily production build requirements
• Manage Team Leaders, coach for performance, engagement, and problem-solving
• Maintain circle of skills and rotation plans – develop cross-training plans
• Maintain attendance, discipline, and morale – recognize and reward high performance
• Maintain 5S Standards
• Coordinate with Logistics on stock level concerns
• Coordinate with other supporting areas (e.g., Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities) when opportunities arise
• Support any additional tasks assigned

 

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Qualifications:

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

 

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisor role in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Must be able to work overtime or other shifts as required

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Microsoft Office experience (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate Team Members
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs [unless specified heavy]
• Excellent communication (Verbal and Written)
• Good organizational skills

 

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing or related field
• Automotive industry experience
• SAP experience

 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• None Required

Working Conditions:

• Production floor setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings, travel both domestic and international. Must be able to climb, stoop, crouch, kneel, pull, and reach as needed. 
• Working shifts consist of Monday-Friday, Overtime/Weekends as needed. Subject to change as needed.