Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing Team Leaders and Team Members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role partners closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to drive productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Supervisor helps maintain operational excellence by overseeing daily production activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or related industrial environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production management principles
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
• Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining positive employee relations
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to operational and customer needs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support overtime and vacation coverage
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems
• Ability to utilize OSR/HMI systems to support production and customer delivery requirements.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Previous supervisory, leadership, or Team Lead experience
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GM, FTA, Penske, LLP, and customer operational requirements
• Experience with inventory control, FIFO processes, and Min/Max inventory management
• Continuous improvement and cost-reduction experience
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Advanced proficiency with production management systems and reporting tools

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Additional leadership, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain training preferred

Travel:

Minimal travel required.

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.