Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

International Motors, LLC•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead first shift operations. This role is not just about running production, it’s about owning a business, developing people, and building a culture where problems are surfaced and solved the right way. You will be responsible for a defined area of the operation with clear ownership for safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while leading a team of Team Leaders and operators. Success in this role comes from being present on the floor, coaching daily, and building capable teams—not just reacting to yesterday’s results. We are strengthening how we operate, moving toward standard work, accountability, and problem-solving at the right level. Supervisors play a key role in setting that tone every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of production/manufacturing experience OR Master's degree and at least 1 year of production/manufacturing experience OR At least 5 years of production/manufacturing experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Take ownership – follow through and close gaps
Are comfortable being held accountable and holding others accountable
Coach more than they direct – build capability in others instead of doing it themselves
Stay calm under pressure and bring solutions, not noise
Speak up when something isn’t right – especially around safety and quality
Value consistency over heroics
Prior experience leading teams in a production environment
Experience developing Team Leaders or front-line leadership
Strong understanding of standard work and daily management systems
Ability to run production while developing people at the same time
Experience improving stability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Safety first, always – ensure risks are identified, addressed, and never ignored
Quality at the source – build processes that prevent defects, not just react to them
Delivery performance – run stable operations that meet plan without constant firefighting
Cost awareness – make decisions that support efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment
Lead and be present on the floor – drive daily performance through engagement, not from behind a desk
Own your area end-to-end – no gaps, no shared accountability
Develop Team Leaders – coach them on how to run their areas, solve problems, and lead people
Set and follow leader standard work – drive consistency in how the business runs each day
Build stability before speed – focus on standard processes, clear expectations, and repeatable results
Identify problems early and respond with urgency – escalate when needed, but don’t pass problems on
Drive practical problem-solving – focus on root cause and sustainable fixes, not quick patches
Coordinate with support teams (Quality, Materials, Maintenance, etc.) to remove barriers to performance
Support hiring, onboarding, and development to build a strong and capable team