2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Automotive Assembly

Motherson Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson Group is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing cell in Chattanooga. You will plan schedules, allocate resources, monitor performance, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 3+ years in production, a focus on continuous improvement, and familiarity with Kanban, 5S, TPM, and SAP processes. Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma required, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong safety and operational leadership.
• Knowledge of Kanban, 5S, TPM.
• Knowledge of SAP processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead production by planning schedules, allocating resources, and adjusting staffing to meet demand while controlling labor costs.
• Supervise GAP Leads and production employees, assign work, monitor performance, maintain timekeeping, and ensure coverage across production areas.
• Report KPIs including efficiency, downtime, scrap, and output while supporting cross functional improvement activities.
• Ensure product quality through inspections, testing, standardized processes, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct audits, maintain compliance, and address hazards.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, feedback, reviews, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement through Gemba walks, instruction updates, waste reduction, downtime coordination, shift handovers, risk communication, and corrective action follow up.

Skills

Production leadership

Safety leadership

Kanban

5S

TPM

SAP

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Motherson Group is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing cell in Chattanooga. You will plan schedules, allocate resources, monitor performance, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 3+ years in production, a focus on continuous improvement, and familiarity with Kanban, 5S, TPM, and SAP processes. Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma required, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.