Production Shift Supervisor – 2nd & 3rd Shift (Lead 20+)

Yanfeng; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate a 20+ person team across shifts. You will set production expectations, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement in line with EHS and 5S standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage training, scheduling, and KPI reporting. Prior automotive manufacturing experience is preferred, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of production experience recommended.
• 1–3 years in the automotive industry preferred.
• Strong team-building and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule personnel in cooperation with Production Manager/Leader Production.
• Provide production expectations and quality feedback in daily startup meetings.
• Monitor daily production requirements to meet customer and plant objectives; uphold EHS and 5S.
• Train and monitor employee performance; ensure operator certification and training matrix updates.
• Compile KPI data and end-of-shift reports; distribute to managers and teams.
• Ensure training and daily job rotations are in place and enforced.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and procedures.
• Monitor quality throughout production; participate in Team Leader meetings and quality initiatives.
• Identify CI opportunities by reviewing processes and people daily.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Decision making

Multitasking

Communication

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

General Studies

Job description

Yanfeng in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate a 20+ person team across shifts. You will set production expectations, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement in line with EHS and 5S standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage training, scheduling, and KPI reporting. Prior automotive manufacturing experience is preferred, with a focus on safety and efficiency.