Production Supervisor

Inteva Products; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products is seeking a manufacturing supervisor in Indiana to lead daily production, enforce Lean practices, and sustain 5S housekeeping. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement through coaching and team development.

The ideal candidate will drive standard work, manage audits, and coordinate with shift leaders to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets. On-site, full-time opportunity with growth potential in a global automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Lean and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing; quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain 5S / housekeeping standards.
• Execute and enforce manufacturing standards, processes, and procedures.
• Lead and implement Lean principles and engage employees in continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, develop and lead by example.
• Record attendance/timekeeping and participate in audits and supervisor standardized work.
• Assist in customer complaint resolution and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Self motivation

Lean & JIT

Quality experience

Job description

Description

• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment
• Maintain exceptional 5S / Housekeeping standards
• Execute and enforce all manufacturing standards, process, and procedures
• Execute the Quality Management System to meet customer requirements and operational goals
• Help develop work instructions with the team, and train to the standard.
• Ensure all team leaders are maintaining required certifications.
• Understand, teach, and coach Lean principles and engage all employees in continuous improvement activities
• Supervise, coach, develop and lead by example
• Meet, or exceed manufacturing goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, scrap and productivity
• Lead, and implement cost reduction ideas
• Implement and maintain communication with employees, team leaders, other shift supervisors, and shifts daily
• Perform daily and weekly audits, metrics reports, and supervisor standardized work
• Ensure seamless engineering and process changes into production
• Conduct disciplinary interviews and issue corrective action when necessary
• Record and maintain employee attendance and timekeeping
• Assist in customer complaint resolution
• Ensure inventory accuracy, and perform necessary cycle counts (WIP)

Req Number MAN-26-00033

Position Requirements

• Required – Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills Required
• Self Motivator who works well under pressure Required
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing principles including Lean, Just-in-Time (JIT) Systems Preferred – Quality Experience

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.