Manufacturing Production Supervisor I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Production Supervisor I leads a shop floor team on the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly lines, championing safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence. The supervisor coaches assembly technicians to meet production targets, oversees line efficiency, and contributes to continuous improvement in a collaborative manufacturing environment. The role provides exposure to lean manufacturing systems and the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities while influencing production on primary assembly lines. The position is based onsite in Byesville, Ohio. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and applicants who currently hold visas are not eligible. The final candidate must complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and four years of relevant experience preferred, or six or more years of relevant experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.
- Strong baseline knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly operations, or industrial production environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team and handle conflict resolution in a fast-paced shop floor environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional support teams.
- Basic proficiency with digital tools, shop floor tracking software, or standard office suites such as Microsoft Office.
- Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience focused on automotive, heavy truck, or aerospace powertrain assembly.
- Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to eliminate waste.
- Track record of participating in or leading continuous improvement workshops or Kaizen events.
- Proficiency using Workday or plant floor management systems to track attendance, scheduling, and line performance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations and throughput for the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly production lines.
- Lead daily shift huddles and coordinate manpower assignments to balance production lines.
- Enforce corporate safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a zero-incident shop floor environment.
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators, including assembly quality targets, defect reduction, and schedule adherence.
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate assembly technicians to support professional growth, cross-training, and team morale.
- Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real time and collaborate with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying waste and applying lean manufacturing principles (TOS/VPS).
Benefits
- Annual bonus program.
- 401(k) company contribution, with company match up to 6% and a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
- Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
- 15 calendar holidays.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
- Onsite fitness facilities at some locations.
- Tuition assistance.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
