Lead Production Supervisor - Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Magna-International-6df39721; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is seeking a supervisor to lead daily production operations and develop a high‑performing team within our automotive seating systems division.

You will drive operational excellence, improve first-run quality, productivity, and labor efficiency while enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and ISO 14001 requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork, policy administration, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, databases).
• Knowledge of JIT and MRP systems; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage daily production in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, organized, and professional work environment.
• Lead and develop employees through communication, policy administration, performance management, and training.
• Drive operational excellence by improving first-run quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental standards through training, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Magna Employee Charter, Quality and Material Management Systems, and ISO 14001.

Skills

MS Office

JIT knowledge

MRP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

Magna Seating in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is seeking a supervisor to lead daily production operations and develop a high‑performing team within our automotive seating systems division.

You will drive operational excellence, improve first-run quality, productivity, and labor efficiency while enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and ISO 14001 requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork, policy administration, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.