3rd Shift Production Lead — Drive Quality & Improvements

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is looking for a Production Supervisor in Louisville, KY to plan and supervise production teams, manage scheduling, and ensure quality and safety standards are met on a daily shift. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will oversee shift activities, enforce 5S and EHS guidelines, and collaborate with management to optimize KPI performance and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Attendance and punctuality at designated location.
• 3-5 years of production experience.
• 1-3 years in the automotive industry.
• 2-3 years supervising direct reports.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including plants, with potential climbing, lifting or confined-space work.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule personnel with the Production Manager.
• Provide production expectations and quality feedback during daily start-up meetings.
• Monitor daily production requirements to meet customer and plant objectives while upholding HSE and 5S standards.
• Train and monitor employee performance; keep training matrix up to date.
• Compile KPI data and distribute end-of-shift reports.
• Ensure job training and rotations are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with UAW contract and company policies.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Participate in Team Leader meetings and quality initiatives.
• Lead CI opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Decision making

People management

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Yanfeng is looking for a Production Supervisor in Louisville, KY to plan and supervise production teams, manage scheduling, and ensure quality and safety standards are met on a daily shift. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will oversee shift activities, enforce 5S and EHS guidelines, and collaborate with management to optimize KPI performance and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing