Automotive Production Supervisor - Lean Leader, 2nd Shift

Motus Integrated Technologies; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead a fast-paced automotive manufacturing team. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives on the production floor while coaching hourly staff.

In this role you will implement lean tools, supervise hourly teams, coordinate staffing, monitor KPIs and OEE, and partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials to meet customer requirements and IATF 16949

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility.
• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 35 pounds; overtime/weekends as needed.

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 OSHA compliance and safe work practices.
• Monitor daily production performance and implement corrective actions to meet schedules and targets.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Investigate issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing, overtime, and cross-training to meet demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and HR to resolve issues.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate KPIs, and provide feedback.
• Monitor labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and OEE; identify improvements.
• Support new product launches, APQP, and process validations.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 (if applicable), and customer requirements.
• Complete production reports, attendance, performance evaluations, and administrative tasks.
• Develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment focused on teamwork.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

ERP/MES experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Motus Integrated Technologies in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead a fast-paced automotive manufacturing team. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives on the production floor while coaching hourly staff.

In this role you will implement lean tools, supervise hourly teams, coordinate staffing, monitor KPIs and OEE, and partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials to meet customer requirements and IATF 16949