Automotive Production Supervisor — 3rd Shift

Paycor; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycor is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for our Spartanburg, SC facility to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while developing high-performing teams.

You will drive continual improvement through root-cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and adherence to IATF 16949, coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and HR to resolve issues and sustain plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility required.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading hourly production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor planning, quality systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift up to 35 pounds; able to work in noisy, hot environments; overtime/weekend flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions to meet customer schedules and production targets.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work instructions, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Investigate production, quality, and safety issues using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing levels, work assignments, overtime, and cross-training to meet operational demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve plant performance.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate KPIs, and provide regular performance feedback.
• Monitor labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, APQP activities, and process validations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 (if applicable), customer requirements, and company policies.
• Complete production reports, attendance documentation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA compliance

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MES systems

Production scheduling

Team development

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Paycor is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for our Spartanburg, SC facility to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while developing high-performing teams.

You will drive continual improvement through root-cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and adherence to IATF 16949, coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and HR to resolve issues and sustain plant