Production Shift Team Leader

Webasto Americas; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage for you and yourFamily

Generous vacation days

Paid wellness time and 14 paid company

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Webasto Americas in Lexington, KY is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, balance workloads, and ensure output, quality, and safety targets are met. You will coordinate with maintenance on equipment and drive improvements across teams.

The ideal candidate has a technical or vocational manufacturing background, at least 3 years in production, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a production environment, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Prior leadership or team coordination experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical or vocational education (apprenticeship preferred) in a manufacturing-related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Assign and balance workloads across operators based on production plans and staffing levels.
• Monitor performance, resolve quality, quantity, and safety issues, and coordinate with maintenance on equipment and repairs.
• Support continuous improvement, communicate across teams, and train and develop team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Manufacturing technical or vocational education

Job description

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
• Assign and balance workloads across operators based on production plans and staffing levels
• Monitor performance, resolve quality, quantity, and safety issues, and coordinate with maintenance on equipment and repairs
• Support continuous improvement, communicate across teams, and train and develop team members

This is what you bring to us

• Technical or vocational education (apprenticeship preferred) in a manufacturing-related field
• 3 years of experience in a production environment, ideally within the automotive industry
• Prior leadership or team coordination experience in a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement tools
• Solid communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment

What we offer you

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:

Mario Magrini, People & Organization Detroit, MI

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.