Off-Shift Production Supervisor – Automotive Tier 1

The Recruiting Hive; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Off-Shift Production Supervisor for a Tier 1 automotive facility in Elizabethtown, KY. You will oversee second and third shift operations across multiple lines, driving safety, quality, and productivity while coaching teams to excel in a fast-paced plant setting.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, a background in metal stamping or heavy fabrication, and a proven ability to manage schedules, KPIs, and continuous

Qualifications

• Previous production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred, particularly Tier 1.
• Experience managing multiple production lines in a high-volume facility.
• Background in metal stamping, heavy fabrication, or automotive structural components.
• Previous experience working in a union manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Understanding of production scheduling, manufacturing KPIs, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot production challenges and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable working second or third shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations across multiple manufacturing lines during second or third shift.
• Lead, train, and develop production employees to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, and equipment performance to meet customer demands.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
• Work closely with maintenance, quality, and engineering departments to address production challenges.
• Monitor production metrics, including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment performance.
• Manage employee attendance, performance, scheduling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Communicate production updates, operational concerns, and shift performance to plant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Shift supervision

Automotive manufacturing

Production scheduling

KPIs

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team development

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Off-Shift Production Supervisor for a Tier 1 automotive facility in Elizabethtown, KY. You will oversee second and third shift operations across multiple lines, driving safety, quality, and productivity while coaching teams to excel in a fast-paced plant setting.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, a background in metal stamping or heavy fabrication, and a proven ability to manage schedules, KPIs, and continuous