Junior Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Voltava; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Junior Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift to lead daily manufacturing activities with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to drive improvements and ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background and prior leadership experience, with a track record of coaching teams using TWI principles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Leadership, Team Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and production flow.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and quality processes.
• Experience with standardized work and process documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate production employees.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations and launches.
• Complete station readiness and process validation activities.
• Support pilot builds and engineering changes.
• Train Team Leaders and Team Members using TWI principles.
• Track employee development through the Versatility Matrix.
• Conduct process verification and station audits.
• Maintain standardized work and manufacturing documentation.
• Support PFMEA/RPFMEA activities.
• Maintain 5S and autonomous maintenance standards.
• Support line balancing and production flow improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Support ergonomic and safety reviews.
• Identify and resolve production issues through root‑cause analysis.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team Lead

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Junior Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, Avancez, and Kinetyc, with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

The Junior Production Supervisor will support daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, production, employee development, process readiness, and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring close collaboration with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, previous leadership or team‑lead experience, and the ability to coach employees while supporting production processes and improvement initiatives.

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:15 PM; Saturday, 3:00 PM–12:05 AM

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Support daily production operations and production launches.
• Complete station readiness and process validation activities.
• Support pilot builds and engineering changes.
• Train Team Leaders and Team Members using TWI principles.
• Track employee development through the Versatility Matrix.
• Conduct process verification and station audits.
• Maintain standardized work and manufacturing documentation.
• Support PFMEA/RPFMEA activities.
• Maintain 5S and autonomous maintenance standards.
• Support line balancing and production flow improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Support ergonomic and safety reviews.
• Identify and resolve production issues through root‑cause analysis.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on process improvements.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 3+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Leadership, Team Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and production flow.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and quality processes.
• Experience with standardized work and process documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate production employees.

Education:

• High School diploma

Travel:

• Travel Required: minimum

What We Offer:

We believe our employees are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

• Respect:We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity:We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.