Production Supervisor Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing multiple production lines within a Business Unit in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures operational targets are met by leading team leads, coordinating resources, and driving performance. The Supervisor plays a critical role in identifying and managing constraints, maintaining safety standards, optimizing productivity, and improving quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Line Oversight -
Lead all production activities across assigned lines on shift. -
Supervise and develop Team Leads, ensuring consistent execution of goals and standards. -
Maintain visible leadership presence to coach, support, and hold the floor team accountable. Performance & KPI Management -
Own KPIs across assigned lines: Safety, Output, Scrap, Productivity, Labor Utilization, and First-Time Quality. -
Identify and manage bottlenecks or constraints affecting flow or output; implement containment and long-term solutions. -
Monitor hourly line performance and ensure corrective actions are tracked and followed through. Constraint Management -
Apply basic Theory of Constraints principles to optimize flow across the lines. -
Prioritize support and resources to the current bottleneck to maximize throughput. -
Coordinate with Maintenance, Logistics, and Engineering to remove systemic blockers and improve uptime. Safety & Compliance -
Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements across the lines. -
Drive real-time intervention on unsafe behaviors and conditions. -
Lead investigations and corrective action for safety incidents or near-misses. Staffing & Escalation -
Manage cross-line staffing, flexing resources based on real-time needs, skill levels, and absenteeism. -
Ensure all Team Leads execute escalation processes quickly and correctly. -
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and keep production moving. People Development & Culture -
Support new hire onboarding, skills matrix management, and cross-training execution. -
Build a culture of discipline, urgency, and ownership across shifts and lines. -
Provide structured coaching and feedback to Team Leads and high-potential operators. Communication & Reporting -
Lead structured shift handovers with complete documentation of line performance, issues, and actions. -
Escalate systemic or unresolved issues to the Business Unit Leader with supporting data and timeline impact. -
Track and communicate progress against KPIs daily and weekly.
Required Qualifications: -
3+ years of supervisory experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing -
Strong leadership skills managing across multiple lines and leading through Team Leads -
Working knowledge of constraint management and basic lean principles -
Able to interpret performance data and drive decisions in real time -
Excellent floor discipline, coaching, and accountability enforcement Physical Requirements: - Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
- Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
- Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
- Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
- Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
- Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
- Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
- Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
- Must be able to wear a painting suit and/or respirator
- Must be able to work with paints/solvents/cleaners
- Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed
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