Production Supervisor - Trainee

Production Supervisor - Trainee

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Date: May 21, 2026

Location: Muscle Shoals, AL, US, 35661

Company: North American Lighting

Job Summary

Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Production Supervisor - Trainee to join our team. The ideal candidate will gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to a Production Supervisor position under the direction of experienced personnel in accordance with the established management training process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities

• Observes experienced workers and performs production jobs to acquire knowledge of methods, processes, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.

• Receives training in the daily operations of the NAL manufacturing process; including the manufacturing procedures, materials, equipment, employment laws, and personnel policies.

• Learns and performs the job duties of a Production Supervisor; including supervising all processes and personnel in the production areas.

• Schedules the workload for employees in the Department with guidance from his/her mentor.

• Performs the duties to ensure that production and quality requirements are met.

• Addresses all production emergencies and requests from other supervisors in a responsible and professional manner.

The salary range for this position is $49,000 - $71,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Requirements

Your Background

High school diploma or GED, plus 4+ years of manufacturing experience -- including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.

Experience with JIT production system, TPM, and Kaizen implementation preferred.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requisition ID: 21630

Location: Muscle Shoals Plant