Production Supervisor

Xinquan Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in Austin, Texas, seeks a Shift Leader to oversee production operations and manage safety, quality, and efficiency targets. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive processes, alongside certifications like Lean Yellow Belt. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with rotating shifts and overtime support. Benefits include dental insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing supervision, ideally with automotive stamping/welding experience.
• Lean Yellow Belt and OSHA 30-Hour certifications preferred.
• Ability to adapt to shift rotations and high-pressure environments.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin for technical documentation and team communication.
• Fluent in English; Spanish and Chinese desirable.
• Hands-on problem solver, adaptable to shift rotations and high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage production operators to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Conduct first-article inspections and support corrective actions.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain safety standards.
• Complete shift reports and submit to Production Manager.
• Manage operator performance, conduct shift meetings, and enforce attendance policies.
• Train new hires on SOPs and safety protocols, promote cross-training initiatives.
• Lead Kaizen events to reduce changeover time (SMED) and improve line balancing.
• Analyze OEE data and propose efficiency enhancements.
• Ensure OSHA compliance (PPE, LOTO), report near misses, and conduct safety walkthroughs.
• Maintain 5S standards (tool organization, waste disposal) in production areas.
• Complete shift reports and input real-time data into MES for traceability and accuracy.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Mandarin)

Fluent in English

Hands-on problem solver

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Job description

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

As the shift leader in an automotive parts plant, directly manage production operators to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency targets. Requires expertise in automotive processes (assembly, welding, injection), lean tools (5S, SOP), and rapid problem‑solving to ensure seamless production flow across shifts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Execution
   • Oversee daily operations to meet output goals and monitor real‑time metrics (hourly output, downtime).
   • Escalate and resolve line issues (equipment breakdowns, material shortages).
2. Quality Control
   • Conduct first‑article inspections (FAI) and in‑process checks per IATF 16949 standards.
   • Document defects (e.g., weld spatter, dimensional issues) and support corrective actions.
   • Manage operator performance, conduct shift meetings, and enforce attendance policies.
   • Train new hires on SOPs and safety protocols, promote cross‑training initiatives.
   • Lead Kaizen events to reduce changeover time (SMED) and improve line balancing.
   • Analyze OEE data and propose efficiency enhancements.
3. Safety Compliance
   • Ensure OSHA compliance (PPE, LOTO), report near misses, and conduct safety walkthroughs.
   • Maintain 5S standards (tool organization, waste disposal) in production areas.
4. Reporting
   • Complete shift reports (output, scrap, labor hours) and submit to Production Manager.
   • Input real‑time data into MES for traceability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (experience may substitute); technical degree preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing supervision; automotive stamping/welding experience preferred.
• Certifications: Lean Yellow Belt, OSHA 30‑Hour preferred.
• Skills:
  • Bilingual (English/Mandarin) for technical documentation and team communication.
  • Fluent in English; Spanish and Chinese desirable.
  • Hands‑on problem solver, adaptable to shift rotations and high‑pressure environments.

Additional Information

• Rotating shifts required (days/evenings/nights).
• Overtime support during production peaks or holidays.
• Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
• Employment type: Full-time