Production Supervisor

Magna International•Spring Hill, TN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for production output in an assigned manufacturing area and for ensuring employees perform their assigned duties. The role supervises technicians, forklift operators, material handlers, general production workers, and other personnel. It supports employee relations, workforce training and performance, safe and quality-focused operations, production reporting, shift handoffs, and continuous improvement activities. The supervisor maintains department documentation and records, conducts meetings and audits, coordinates equipment readiness and material supply at shift end, and leads or assists task forces, launch teams, and safety and quality 8D teams. The position also handles scheduling and personnel actions as needed, completes maintenance and purchase orders, writes department procedures, and performs other assigned duties. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment using normal PPE and safety precautions, with some time spent in an office.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills and planning and scheduling ability.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime on short notice, or alternate shifts as required.
Good math skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Ability to make group presentations.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet at least the physical demands defined by current production requirements and the job function evaluation.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in a related manufacturing process.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure production output in the assigned area by confirming employees perform their assigned duties.
Maintain positive employee relations by following up on employee concerns and suggestions, resolving conflicts, and interpreting and administering employee-related policies.
Promote and support the Open Door Policy.
Motivate direct reports to achieve high quality and productivity.
Ensure direct reports comply with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures; perform audits as required.
Ensure employees receive necessary training and are informed of changes or new requirements.
Coach and counsel employees, conduct timely performance appraisals, and apply disciplinary actions as necessary in accordance with company policies.
Ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees.
Maintain attendance records, approve timesheets, and approve vacation schedules.
Provide technical support to employees in department functions.
Contribute to a healthy, positive, and safe work environment and promote clean and safe work areas.
Maintain and complete required production reports and activity documentation.
Conduct department meetings and ensure meeting documentation is recorded and maintained.
Complete daily end-of-shift reports and document communications for the next shift.
Review equipment readiness, material supply conditions, and other assigned activities at the end of the shift.
Lead or assist task forces, launch teams, and Safety and Quality 8D teams.
Implement lateral moves, postings, layoffs, and recalls in the department as needed.
Submit and implement cost-reduction ideas and innovations, and encourage direct reports to participate.
Complete maintenance work orders and purchase orders.
Write department procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.