Production supervisor

Are you a natural leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a dynamic, safety-first Production Supervisor to lead our high-volume automotive manufacturing team. In this role, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, manage daily shift operations, and mentor production personnel to safely meet our quality, cost, and delivery metrics. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of optimizing manufacturing processes, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do

• Lead with Impact: Supervise, mentor, and cross-train a shift of operators, technicians, and material handlers to foster a high-performing team culture.
• Drive Efficiency: Monitor daily manufacturing operations to maximize OEE, maintain optimized cycle times, and minimize scrap/waste.
• Enforce Safety First: Maintain total compliance with safety regulations, conduct incident investigations, enforce proper PPE usage, and execute strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Ensure Automotive Quality: Adhere to strict IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards and lead first-line root cause analysis (5-Why, 8D) to resolve floor quality issues.
• Champion 5S & Lean: Lead daily Gemba walks, participate in Kaizen events, and maintain a spotless, hazard-free shop floor.
• Coordinate Changes: Partner with Maintenance and Tooling teams to schedule planned maintenance and ensure efficient tooling/line changeovers.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive industry strongly preferred).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field is a plus.
• Technical Savvy: strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, PLC/automation environments, and automotive quality management systems.
• Problem Solver: Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot floor issues rapidly under pressure.
• Communication: strong interpersonal skills to deliver clear shift handoffs and collaborate across engineering and maintenance teams.
• Systems: Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Office.

Why Apply? We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k), and clear pathways for career advancement.

Apply today to drive your career forward!

salary: $54,080 - $62,500 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Throughput Optimization: Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet or exceed hourly and daily production targets (OEE, cycle times, and scrap reduction reduction).
• Changeover Coordination: Manage tooling and line changeovers efficiently to minimize unplanned machine downtime.
• Asset Care: Partner closely with Maintenance and Tooling departments to coordinate Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules and resolve immediate mechanical or electrical breakdowns.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Operations
• Leading
• Supervisor/Coach
• Line Management
• Manufacturing
• Production Control

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.