Evening Production Leader — Lean & TPM

Magna International Limited; Muncie (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in the USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding operators and coordinating with Team Leads.

The role emphasizes 5S/lean, TPM, problem-solving, staffing, and continuous improvement, with a hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor and a focus on developing a capable, flexible production team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing (automotive preferred).
• Strong knowledge of assembly operations and production flow.
• Ability to coach, lead, and motivate hourly production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with 5S, TPM, standardized work, and lean principles.
• Good communication and organizational skills; supports overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Conduct shift start attendance reviews and adjust staffing to production needs.
• Reallocate team members based on skill to support production demands and training.
• Collaborate with Team Leads to align goals and shift responsibilities.
• Identify bottlenecks and maintain material flow through coordination with handlers and support teams.
• Maintain leadership presence on the floor and ensure TPM activities are executed.
• Enforce 5S standards and ensure proper training, staffing, and performance tracking.

Skills

Leadership experience

Assembly operations

Coaching and motivation

Problem-solving

5S/TPM/lean

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Magna Powertrain in the USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding operators and coordinating with Team Leads.

The role emphasizes 5S/lean, TPM, problem-solving, staffing, and continuous improvement, with a hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor and a focus on developing a capable, flexible production team.