Supervisor Production II

JTEKT North America•Piedmont, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor II (Senior) is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within a high-volume Tier 1 automotive production environment. This role provides leadership to Team Leaders, Technicians, production associates, and other shift supervision while driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. The Manufacturing Supervisor II (Senior) is accountable for achieving production objectives, developing manufacturing talent, supporting new program launches, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement consistent with lean manufacturing principles and customer requirements.

Requirements

Strong leadership experience within a high-volume automotive or advanced manufacturing environment with a high level of professionalism, accountability and employee engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple production lines, manufacturing cells, or value streams while achieving operational objectives.
Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and waste elimination practices.
Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, and PFMEA.
Working knowledge of APQP, production launch processes, and automotive customer requirements.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and quality management systems.
Strong understanding of production control processes and mass-production manufacturing environments.
General understanding of highly automated manufacturing equipment and manufacturing systems.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process documentation, mechanical blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Strong understanding of labor planning, workforce utilization, scheduling, and overtime management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production data and drive corrective actions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with support departments to achieve manufacturing objectives and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure and respond effectively to emergency situations.
Associate degree and/or minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience supervising manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting machining operations, tooling applications, and manufacturing process controls preferred.
Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting APQP activities, new product launches, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, cells, or value streams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Drive daily execution of production plans to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions to address operational issues.
Coordinate manpower allocation and production resources to support changing customer demands and production priorities.
Ensure compliance with standard work, operating procedures, and company policies.
Facilitate effective communication across shifts and within the manufacturing organization.
Support change initiatives that improve manufacturing performance and employee engagement.
Lead and develop Team Leaders, Technicians, and production associates to achieve operational, quality, safety, and attendance expectations.
Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when necessary.
Identify training and development needs and support employee growth and succession planning initiatives.
Lead a manufacturing organization of up to 50-100 employees through Team Leaders and frontline leadership personnel.
Promote employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and 5S requirements.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality, safety, delivery, and equipment-related issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen activities, waste reduction efforts, and standardized work practices.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, first-pass yield, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, productivity, and delivery performance.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and company quality standards.
Lead Layered Process Audits (LPAs), process audits, and operational assessments to ensure process discipline and sustainability.
Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and overtime requirements to support production demands while controlling labor costs.
Support annual operating plans and departmental objectives while maintaining accountability for operational commitments, as well as capital planning activities, equipment installations and process improvement projects.
Monitor workforce performance and adjust staffing strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Support APQP activities, production readiness reviews, launch planning, and successful implementation of new products and processes.
Participate in new launch programs, manufacturing readiness activities, customer audits, and operational readiness initiatives as required.
Coordinate with support departments to resolve production-related issues and ensure successful execution of manufacturing objectives.
Other duties as assigned by management.