Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorLocation: Bowling Green, KYWork Arrangement: OnsiteOvertime: Approximately 5 hours per weekShift: Rotating 1st and 2nd shiftPosition SummaryThe Production Supervisor will lead a team of represented hourly employees supporting day-to-day vehicle manufacturing operations within General Assembly. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for approximately 40–60 employees across two production departments.The supervisor will be responsible for driving performance across safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environmental objectives while maintaining an efficient, high-quality manufacturing operation. This role requires someone who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, make decisions quickly, resolve employee issues, and work successfully within a unionized manufacturing environment.This opportunity may be a strong fit for an early-career manufacturing professional or recent associate degree graduate who has the leadership potential, mechanical aptitude, and energy to develop into a manufacturing leadership role.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and provide day-to-day leadership to represented hourly employees within General Assembly.Ensure production requirements are met while maintaining established safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards.Monitor vehicle quality and ensure non-conformance issues are identified, investigated, and appropriately addressed.Track daily production throughput and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.Support cost-control initiatives, including scrap reduction and continuous improvement activities.Troubleshoot and resolve production and departmental issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Manage employee timekeeping and ensure daily payroll information is accurate and complete.Address employee concerns and support timely resolution of workplace issues and grievances.Work within applicable collective bargaining agreements and established labor practices.Partner with union representatives and other stakeholders to resolve workplace and production concerns.Communicate production priorities, expectations, and performance information to employees and leadership.Work collaboratively with other supervisors, group leaders, and departments to resolve production issues.Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve departmental performance.Maintain a strong floor presence and develop productive working relationships with hourly employees.Support additional manufacturing and leadership activities as assigned.Required QualificationsAssociate degree required.Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Forms.Strong mechanical aptitude and general understanding of vehicle components, fasteners, threaded holes, studs, body components, and how basic mechanical parts fit together.Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.Ability to think quickly, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities.Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Ability to effectively supervise and build relationships with hourly production employees.Ability and willingness to work onsite in Bowling Green, KY and reliably report for scheduled shift start times.Ability to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts approximately every six months.Preferred Qualifications2+ years of manufacturing experience.Previous automotive manufacturing experience.Experience supervising or working with represented/union employees.Familiarity with UAW-represented manufacturing environments.Lean manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma knowledge or experience.Previous experience in production leadership, team leadership, or manufacturing supervision.Recent associate degree graduates interested in beginning a career in manufacturing leadership may also be considered.Shift ScheduleCandidates must be willing to rotate shifts approximately every six months with their assigned team.1st ShiftPre-shift touchpoint: approximately 5:35 AMProduction shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PMExpected arrival: approximately 5:30 AM2nd ShiftPre-shift touchpoint: approximately 2:35 PMProduction shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PMExpected arrival: approximately 2:30 PMThe position is expected to begin on 2nd shift before rotating to 1st shift. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential.Key SkillsProduction SupervisionAutomotive ManufacturingGeneral AssemblyPeople LeadershipUnion / UAW EnvironmentLean ManufacturingLean Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementQuality ManagementThroughput & Production EfficiencyScrap ReductionEmployee RelationsGrievance ResolutionMechanical AptitudeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle WorkspaceInterview ProcessOne interview conducted through Microsoft Teams.Approximately 30–45 minutes.Interview with the hiring manager and another member of the manufacturing leadership team.Behavioral questions will follow the STAR interview format.Equal Opportunity EmployerEOE (including Disability/Veterans)#HRUSkilled