2nd Shift Automotive Operations Leader - Lean & Safety

Motus Integrated Technologies; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor for 2nd shift in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment. You will lead hourly production teams, drive safety, ensure quality and on-time delivery, and push continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

The ideal candidate thrives on the shop floor, builds strong relationships with staff, and makes timely decisions balancing safety, cost, and performance while developing high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility required.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading hourly production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor planning, quality systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions to meet customer schedules and production targets.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work instructions, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Investigate production, quality, and safety issues using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing levels, work assignments, overtime, and cross-training to meet operational demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve plant performance.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate KPIs, and provide regular performance feedback.
• Monitor labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Supervisory experience

ERP/MES

Production scheduling

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Motus Integrated Technologies is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor for 2nd shift in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment. You will lead hourly production teams, drive safety, ensure quality and on-time delivery, and push continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

The ideal candidate thrives on the shop floor, builds strong relationships with staff, and makes timely decisions balancing safety, cost, and performance while developing high-performing teams.