Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Motus Integrated Technologies•Spartanburg, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive production environment. The role oversees production associates and ensures safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved while driving continuous improvement. The supervisor is a hands-on leader who fosters employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence and ensures compliance with customer requirements and IATF 16949 standards. The ideal candidate thrives on the production floor, builds strong employee relationships, leads by example, and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment. They balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing high-performing teams and promoting continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience leading hourly production teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor planning, quality systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to noise, heat, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience is considered.
Experience with IATF 16949 quality management systems.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
Experience supporting automation, robotics, or highly automated manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions to meet customer schedules and production targets.
Ensure adherence to standardized work instructions, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.
Investigate production, quality, and safety issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate staffing levels, work assignments, overtime, and cross-training to meet operational demands.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve plant performance.
Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate key performance indicators, and provide regular performance feedback.
Monitor labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), identifying improvement opportunities.
Support new product launches, engineering changes, APQP activities, and process validations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 if applicable, customer requirements, and company policies.
Complete production reports, attendance documentation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other administrative responsibilities.
Develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.