Automotive Production Lead — 2nd Shift

Roechling Industrial (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Supervisor for the 2nd shift. You will provide direct leadership to operators and other shift personnel, ensure the daily production schedule is executed safely and efficiently, and drive improvements in quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include assigning work, managing break coverage, monitoring OEE and KPIs, maintaining 5S standards, and coaching employees through performance feedback and development discussions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading hourly employees in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety, quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
• Ensure the execution of the daily production schedule while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees to work areas based on production requirements, qualifications, and staffing needs.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
• Monitor key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety performance, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
• Maintain 5S standards and a safe, clean, and organized production environment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Automotive manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Technical manufacturing education

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Supervisor for the 2nd shift. You will provide direct leadership to operators and other shift personnel, ensure the daily production schedule is executed safely and efficiently, and drive improvements in quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include assigning work, managing break coverage, monitoring OEE and KPIs, maintaining 5S standards, and coaching employees through performance feedback and development discussions.