Assembly Shift B Supervisor

RESRG Automotive; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking an Assembly Supervisor in Newbern, Tennessee to lead day-to-day assembly operations and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach Team Leaders and Operators, coordinate staffing, and partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and sustain a productive work environment.

The role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication to meet production goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with production reporting systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Production Operators to achieve objectives.
• Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, attendance, performance, and conduct.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to meet daily production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance and respond to downtime, quality concerns, and staffing issues.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate goals and issues to employees.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to address equipment issues and improvements.
• Work with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Materials and Production Control to ensure availability of components.
• Monitor labor utilization, production output, scrap, and downtime.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee involvement.
• Provide training and cross-training to build a capable workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Production reporting systems

MS Office

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

RESRG AUTOMOTIVE

Assembly Supervisor

Newbern, Tennessee

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG, a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. RESRG Automotive is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to join our team in our Newbern, Tennessee facility!

Your Job

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day assembly operations to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and customer expectations.

This position provides hands-on leadership to production Team Leaders and Operators while driving accountability, employee development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Assembly Supervisor works closely with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Engineering, and other support functions to resolve production issues and maintain a safe and productive work environment.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Lead daily assembly operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Production Operators to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
• Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, attendance, performance, and workplace conduct.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to meet daily production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and respond quickly to downtime, quality concerns, staffing shortages, or other operational issues.
• Ensure employees follow standardized work instructions, quality requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production goals, safety concerns, quality issues, and other important information to employees.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to address equipment issues, downtime, process concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for internal and customer quality concerns.
• Coordinate with Materials and Production Control to ensure components and materials are available to support the production schedule.
• Monitor labor utilization, production output, scrap, downtime, and other key operating indicators.
• Promote continuous improvement through problem solving, waste reduction, improved work methods, and employee involvement.
• Support training and cross-training initiatives to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to employees and support performance management when necessary.
• Promote positive employee relations through consistent communication, fair treatment, recognition, and accountability.
• Ensure accurate completion of required production, safety, quality, attendance, and shift documentation.
• Support new product launches, process changes, equipment installations, and other plant initiatives as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization throughout the Assembly Department.
• Collaborate across departments and shifts to ensure effective communication and smooth transition of production activities.
• Perform other duties as required to support plant and business objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous leadership, Team Leader, supervisory, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with production reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and support overtime or schedule changes based on business needs.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising assembly operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production scheduling, labor planning, and performance metrics.
• Experience leading and developing Team Leaders and hourly production employees.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality systems.
• Experience supporting new product launches or continuous improvement projects.

About the Company

RESRG Automotive's current template describes the company as focused on strengthening its foundation, modernizing operations, accountability, growth, safety, environmental responsibility, transparent communication, and continuous improvement.

Our Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.