Night Shift Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

International Motors•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations. The supervisor owns a defined area of the operation and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while leading Team Leaders and operators. The role emphasizes floor presence, daily coaching, people development, and establishing a culture in which problems are surfaced and solved at the appropriate level. The operation is strengthening its use of standard work, accountability, and practical problem-solving. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 PM–6:00 AM, with straight-time pay after 45 hours. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and manufacturing-experience combinations and, except for current employees, be authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis. The company does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position. The position offers competitive market-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employee wellbeing. The expected salary is described as falling within a stated range, with the final offer based on applicable skills, knowledge, and experience; no numeric range is provided in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of production or manufacturing experience; or a master’s degree and at least 1 year of production or manufacturing experience; or at least 5 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Except for current employees, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; the employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to build relationships across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading hourly teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
Automotive, assembly, or manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Passion for developing people, driving results, and creating a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

Ensure risks are identified and addressed, prioritizing safety.
Build processes that prevent defects and support quality at the source.
Run stable operations that meet delivery plans.
Make decisions that support efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
Lead and engage with the team on the production floor to drive daily performance.
Own the assigned operational area end-to-end.
Coach Team Leaders to run their areas, solve problems, and lead people.
Set and follow leader standard work to drive consistency.
Build operational stability through standard processes, clear expectations, and repeatable results.
Identify problems early, respond urgently, and escalate when needed rather than passing problems on.
Drive root-cause problem-solving and sustainable fixes.
Coordinate with Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and other support teams to remove performance barriers.
Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development.