3rd Shift Supervisor

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp in the United States is seeking an Assembly Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead a manufacturing team, drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets, and ensure on-time shipments. The role requires coaching, data-driven improvement, and adherence to Lean principles in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a related degree and 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong computer skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering or Business.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing organization.
• A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost and morale objectives.
• Plan and adjust labor to meet production schedule and on-time shipments.
• Coach, mentor and develop team leaders and associates.
• Enforce company policies and provide coaching when needed.
• Collaborate with support functions to solve safety, quality and production issues.
• Manage associate time and attendance.
• Analyze operational data to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Step up to lead the department in the manager’s absence.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering or Business

Job description

Assembly Supervisor, 3rd shift

SUMMARY

Lead the team to achieve customer satisfaction and demonstrate Gestamp core values to achieve Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost & Employee Morale objectives of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Responsible for Safety of the team members, Quality of the products manufactured, managing Productivity, Cost (SQDC) and Employee Morale in the area of assignment.
• 2. Planning & adjusting labor and achieving production schedule to make shipments on time.
• 3. Coaching, mentoring, training and developing team leaders and team members. Understanding and resolving team member concerns.
• 4. Hold associates accountable to company policies and procedures. Responsible for coaching and counseling of associates when necessary.
• 5. Work with support functions to effectively solve Safety, Quality & Production problems and make improvements to achieve the budgeted goals.
• 6. Managing associate time and attendance.
• 7. Collecting, analyzing, reporting operational data. Understanding work flow, balancing, and efficiency and using data to continuously improve processes and procedures.
• 8. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates.
• 9. Continue to learn & grow and be willing take on additional responsibilities. Step up to lead the department in the absence of the Assembly manager.
• 10. Implementation of Lean manufacturing principles and methods.
• 11. Other duties as assigned by the manager and plant leadership.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Supports and contributes to the Annual Operating Plan regarding performance and cost expectations.
• 2. Know and enforce health, safety and environmental rules
• 3. Seek to reduce safety risks, with support from the safety team
• 4. Know the health, safety and environmental procedures in your area and make sure apply
• 5. No bypass safety systems and devices
• 6. Report accidents and incidents in your area
• 7. Training the team, in the safety cards and make sure they applied

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering or Business.
• 2. 3 to 5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing organization. Automotive experience a plus.
• 3. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 4. Must be computer literate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• - You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• - This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• - You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• - You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.