1st Shift Plant Leader - Automotive Lean & Quality

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead all aspects of the plant’s production operations, including supervision, training, scheduling, and HR activities within policy and budget. The role requires coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to maximize utilization of people, machines, and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management or a related field and 6+ years of automotive manufacturing experience, with strong leadership and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in automotive/manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience coordinating production with maintenance and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the paintline shift and oversee department personnel.
• Coordinate production schedules with maintenance and quality to optimize resources.
• Lead training, performance reviews, and HR-related activities within budget.
• Collaborate with engineering on machine modifications and new lines.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen to improve processes and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing management or related field

Tools

IATF16949 knowledge

Job description

Camaco is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead all aspects of the plant’s production operations, including supervision, training, scheduling, and HR activities within policy and budget. The role requires coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to maximize utilization of people, machines, and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management or a related field and 6+ years of automotive manufacturing experience, with strong leadership and a focus on