Production Supervisor

We are seeking a Production Area Leader / Value Stream Leader to drive operational excellence across their area of responsibility. This role is accountable for delivering KPI performance, business strategy, and people strategy, while leading Team Leaders and driving a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong floor presence, technical understanding, and the ability to coach, influence, and execute in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment.

• Deliver KPI targets aligned with business and people strategy.
• Ensure standardization across policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Lead and coach Team Leaders, setting and reinforcing cultural standards.
• Maintain a strong physical presence on the production floor to address safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues.
• Execute leadership standard work, audits, and checklists.
• Drive effective communication, escalation, and alignment across teams and functions.
• Review production priorities and ensure strong execution of startup and PVD board meetings.
• Ensure TPM, autonomous maintenance, and preventive maintenance are completed.
• Gather, analyze, and validate production and LTA data across the value stream.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, training hours, and development plans.
• Plan workforce schedules, overtime, vacations, LOAs, and holidays.
• Expedite production, prototype, and PPAP components as required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5-Why, and Practical Problem-Solving.
• Ensure process control documentation is correctly utilized and maintained.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes within trained skillsets and policies.
• Support corrective actions related to internal issues and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Create and maintain a strategic master plan to successfully deliver KPI results.

Required:

• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience in assembly or machining environments.
• Experience working in ISO 14001, OSHA 18001, and IATF 16949 environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and timekeeping systems.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent people leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits starting from the first month of employment, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pre-tax Savings and Spending Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Career growth opportunities within a global automotive leader
• A culture driven by innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement