Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Corporate Headquarters - Bardstown, KY 40004

Overview

Salary Range $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift 3rd Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Automotive

Description

3rd Shift Production Supervisor | Bardstown, KY | Manufacturing Leadership Role

NPR of America, Inc. is a Tier I automotive supplier of premium pistons where People, Process, Power, and Performance are what it's all about.

In this role, you will oversee production operations for our uniquely crafted piston rings while leading and supporting the team on shift. This position is ideal for a motivated leader with strong supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and a willingness to learn and grow.

Shift Details

3rd Shift: 11:00PM - 7:10AM Schedule: Sunday through Thursday This position reports to the Production Manager.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist management with monitoring manufacturing and inventory control processes, ensuring all products and inventory in process are ran to standard production specifications and to the production schedule.
• Work closely with the maintenance department to determine optimal times for repairs on production equipment.
• Inspect machines, equipment, and the facility for conformance with operational standards.
• Coach, counsel, and develop team members.
• Maintain time and attendance by reviewing and approving timecards.
• Review department schedules to ensure adequate staffing is in place.
• Routinely walk the production floor to inspect forms, assist team members with questions, etc.
• Conduct team meetings at the start of shift and participate in shift exchange meetings.
• Ensure all quality and safety standards are being followed.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communications with all departments.
• Promote employee engagement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing production supervision experience; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in industrial manufacturing, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and achieve results through others while fostering respectful, positive relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate across all levels of the facility.
• Hands-on experience with 5S, cost reduction, and scrap reduction initiatives; familiarity with ISO certification processes and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly goal-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

NPR of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees through the Form I-9 process.