Production & Logistics Way Supervisor

International Motors, LLC•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production & Logistics Way Supervisor at our Huntsville Manufacturing Plant, where we machine component parts and assemble the International S13 Powertrain to support our Heavy-Duty Truck assembly plant. The Production & Logistics Way Supervisor reports to the site P&L Way Manager and is responsible for driving the P&L Way through leadership, training, and daily execution on the shop floor. This role goes beyond supporting the system, you will own how it is taught, applied, and sustained. You will lead from the floor, develop Team Leaders and Supervisors, and ensure the organization is capable of executing standardized work, solving problems at the root, and improving flow 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

Experience in a manufacturing environment; strong Lean / TPS knowledge preferred
Proven ability to train, coach, and develop frontline leaders
Strong understanding of standard work, flow, and daily management systems
Ability to influence across functions and levels without relying solely on authority
Strong communication and facilitation skills (floor and classroom)
Experience developing training materials and using digital tools

Responsibilities

Drive implementation and adherence to P&L Way principles including Standard Work, Takt, Balanced Flow, Levelled Flow, Visual Management, and Real-Time Management
Ensure standards are clearly defined, followed, and continuously improved
Identify breakdowns in system execution and close gaps
Maintain Skills Arena to support Plant needs
Lead training strategy and execution for P&L Way across all levels (hourly, Team Leaders, Supervisors, support functions)
Deliver and coordinate training using classroom, floor-based coaching, and real-time application
Development hourly employees into capable P&L Way practitioners
Develop training content (standard work, job aids, single-point lessons, visual materials)
Ensure training translates to capability, not just completion
Onboarding new employees and leaders into P&L Way.
Directly coach Supervisors and Team Leaders on how to lead within P&L Way
Reinforce leadership expectations: ownership, accountability, and presence
Build problem-solving capability across the organization, not just solve issues yourself
Lead and coach structured problem-solving (root cause, countermeasures, follow-up)
Ensure issues are contained, corrected, and prevented from recurring
Shift mindset from workaround behavior to process ownership
Ensure SQD metrics drive behavior and decision-making
Drive disciplined use of tiered meetings, visual boards, and escalation processes
Close the gap between tracking issues and actually resolving them
Maintain a strong shop floor presence to observe, coach, and reinforce standards
Conduct observations and provide real-time feedback and correction
Partner cross-functionally (Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials) to improve flow and performance
Identify and eliminate waste across production processes
Support development and use of digital tools that enhance P&L Way execution
Sustain improvements through standardization and follow-up
Support a manufacturing environment where production currently runs 6:30AM – 5:00PM