Lead 2nd Shift Assembly Production Supervisor

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Assembly area on the 2nd shift in Newton, NC. This role is fully onsite and focuses on coordinating production teams, safety, quality, and KPI achievement.

You will supervise associates, train and coach staff, manage shift startups, and collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve issues and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of relevant manufacturing/engineering experience or higher education.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as requested.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production associates by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining; communicates job expectations and plans.
• Delivers KPI's and strategy; creates a master plan to accomplish KPI's.
• Ensures standardization of policies and procedures and enforces safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintains floor presence and collaborates with leaders to address safety, quality, and productivity issues.
• Drives continuous improvement through Kaizen events and problem-solving projects; ensures proper documentation and TPM.
• Assists teams across processes and management to meet customer and business requirements; expedites production and components.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years of relevant work experience and/or higher education in a manufacturing or engineering field

Job description

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Assembly area on the 2nd shift in Newton, NC. This role is fully onsite and focuses on coordinating production teams, safety, quality, and KPI achievement.

You will supervise associates, train and coach staff, manage shift startups, and collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve issues and improve throughput.