Job Title

Production Supervisor – Automotive Manufacturing

Overview

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to manage small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring workplace safety, meeting production targets, developing team members, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and achieving key business metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production plans and operational goals are achieved.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment while enforcing safety procedures.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop production team members.
• Allocate manpower effectively and manage attendance.
• Analyze production performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance and address production issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Lead improvement activities focused on safety, quality, cost, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Present production metrics and operational updates as needed.
• Build effective working relationships with employees and leadership across the organization.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications to support daily operations and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work first or second shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing systems.