Production Supervisor 2nd Shift - Fort Wayne

Avancez•Roanoke, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role partners closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to drive productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Supervisor helps maintain operational excellence by overseeing daily production activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or related industrial environment
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional teams
Knowledge of safety, quality, and production management principles
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining positive employee relations
Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to operational and customer needs
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Dependable attendance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory, leadership, or Team Lead experience
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GM, FTA, Penske, LLP, and customer operational requirements
Experience with inventory control, FIFO processes, and Min/Max inventory management
Continuous improvement and cost-reduction experience
Experience with incident investigations and corrective action processes
Advanced proficiency with production management systems and reporting tools
Additional leadership, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain training

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily production activities
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment
Driving productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives
Conducting root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Utilizing OSR/HMI systems to support production and customer delivery requirements
Supporting overtime and vacation coverage