1st Shift Supervisor, IPM

ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Astemo Indiana, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing execution for IPM/PM operations on the 1st shift. You will direct Team Leads and Operators, manage shift performance, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate cross-functional response to abnormalities.

The role supports stable mass production, new model launches, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and equipment performance. A strong focus on coaching and training is required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of standardized work, production control, quality systems, equipment response, material flow, attendance management, training, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and support overtime, weekends, launch activity, or production recovery when required.

Aufgaben

• Monitor safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, downtime, scrap, WIP, inventory, and staffing performance; establish recovery actions and escalate business risks.
• Develop, coach, and hold Team Leads and Operators accountable for performance, attendance, conduct, training, qualification, communication, and consistent application of company rules and standards.
• Lead response to safety, quality, equipment, process, material, and delivery abnormalities; coordinate Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Management resources.
• Verify production, quality, traceability, inventory, downtime, attendance, training, and shift documentation is complete, accurate, reviewed, and properly maintained.
• Lead daily Gemba, root cause, corrective action, recurrence prevention, waste reduction, 6S, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Support production planning, manpower planning, overtime decisions, material flow, inventory control, shift handoff, and communication across departments and shifts.
• Support new model trials, confirmation runs, safe launch, process stabilization, production readiness, and other responsibilities assigned by Production Management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team Leads supervision

Standardized work

Production control

Quality systems

Equipment response

Material flow

Attendance management

Training

Continuous improvement

Shift flexibility

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Teams

Email

Production reporting systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to lead daily manufacturing execution for Intelligent Power Module (IPM) or Power Module (PM) operations. The Production Supervisor directs Team Leads and Operators, manages shift performance, ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements, coordinates cross-functional response to abnormalities, develops associates, and maintains accountability for production results. This role supports stable mass production, new model launch, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and equipment performance. This position will focus on 1st Shift within the new IPM Department.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role (Team Lead, Supervisor, etc.)
• Working knowledge of standardized work, production control, quality systems, equipment response, material flow, attendance management, training, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and support overtime, weekends, launch activity, or production recovery when required.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience supervising Team Leads, Operators, or Technical Associates in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in IPM, PM, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, automated, cleanroom, or controlled manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, production, cost, downtime analysis, scrap reduction, root cause analysis, capacity, manpower planning, inventory control, and new model launch.
• Software Qualifications: Basic experience using Windows, Microsoft Teams, email, and production reporting systems.
• Ability to enter and review information in applicable attendance, inventory, traceability, training, quality, and performance-reporting systems.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities / % of Time Spent Performing Duties

• 25% Monitor and manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, downtime, scrap, WIP, inventory, and staffing performance; establish recovery actions and escalat[e] business risks.
• 20% Develop, coach, and hold Team Leads and Operators accountable for performance, attendance, conduct, training, qualification, communication, and consistent application of company rules and standards.
• 15% Lead response to safety, quality, equipment, process, material, and delivery abnormalities; coordinate Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Management resources.
• 15% Verify production, quality, traceability, inventory, downtime, attendance, training, and shift documentation is complete, accurate, reviewed, and properly maintained.
• 8% Lead daily Gemba, root cause, corrective action, recurrence prevention, waste reduction, 6S, and continuous-improvement activities.
• 7% Support production planning, manpower planning, overtime decisions, material flow, inventory control, shift handoff, and communication across departments and shifts.
• 5% Support new model trials, confirmation runs, safe launch, process stabil[ization], production readiness, and other responsibilities assigned by Production Management.

Skills and Abilities

Ability and willingness to promote and carry out the Astemo Mission, “The Blueprint”, and expected standards of conduct. Leadership skills sufficient to set expectations, delegate through Team Leads, coach associates, address performance concerns, and maintain consistent accountability. Fact-based decision-making using safety, quality, output, downtime, scrap, productivity, staffing, and inventory information. Ability to recognize risk, direct containment, prioritize recovery, coordinate technical resources, and escalation issues clearly. Strong written and verbal communication across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Human Capital, and Plant Management. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, and professional conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises or provides shift leadership for IPM or PM Team Leads and Operators. Responsibilities include assigning and delegating work through Team Leads, coaching and development, training and qualification follow-up, attendance and performance management, policy enforcement, and escalation of employee-relations matters in accordance with company requirements.

Essential Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Requirements

Regular standing, walking, and bending on the production floor, with periods of desk and computer work. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and 35 pounds occasionally, subject to site safety requirements. Visual ability to review detailed production conditions, equipment, reports, documents, and computer screens. Ability to respond promptly to production-floor abnormalities throughout the assigned shift.

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, and Working Conditions

Factory, office, and controlled manufacturing environments with production noise. Required use of PPE, ESD controls, contamination controls, and applicable gowning or cleanroom practices. Frequent interaction with automated manufacturing equipment and cross-functional support teams. Shift flexibility, overtime, and limited travel may be required for launch, trials, training, benchmarking, or production support.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, Microsoft Office, Teams, email, and production reporting systems. Production, attendance, inventory, traceability, quality, training, and performance-management systems. Personal protective equipment and ESD equipment. Production equipment, hand tools, radios, and material-handling devices as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [e-mail] when applying for the position. At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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