Supervisor

The Production Supervisor will lead and develop associates and team leaders in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role requires a leader who thinks strategically and prioritizes Safety, Quality, and Delivery (SQD) while driving continuous improvement and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The Production Supervisor should be highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of identifying and addressing issues through data-driven root cause analysis.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  Directly supervise up to 50 employees in a production department. 
  Ensure compliance with standard operating procedure (SOP). 
  Coach, mentor, and develop associates and team leaders to achieve operational excellence. 
  Adjust resources to meet production demands. 
  Follow weekly schedules to achieve daily requirements. 
  Ensure compliance with required paperwork such as control sheets, weekly schedules, 5M changes etc. 
  Responsible for ensuring a safe environment and promoting a culture of safety among team members. 
  Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. 
  Conduct monthly performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. 
  Identify and nurture future leadership within the team. 
  Translate strategic goals into tactical plans and measurable actions on the production floor. 
  Align team objectives with broader organizational goals to meet customer and business expectations. 
  Monitor KPIs and initiate actions to close performance gaps. 
   Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure stable and efficient operations. 
   Actively participate in problem-solving teams and root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.). 
   Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining a sense of urgency and ownership. 
  Manage daily operations with a clear focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. 
  Support lean manufacturing principles and drive waste reduction initiatives. 
 Participate in driving corrective actions based on customer complaints, audits, and performance trends. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

 Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. 
 Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; Tier 1 automotive experience highly preferred. 
 Strong leadership and team-building skills. 
 Proven ability to think strategically and execute tactically under pressure. 
 Experience with lean tools and problem-solving methodologies. 
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.