Production Supervisor

Toyo Tires; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyo Tire North America is seeking a Production Supervisor II to lead a manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment. You will balance safety, quality, delivery and cost while developing your people and delivering consistent plant performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, lead Kaizen and CI initiatives, apply structured problem solving, and partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Logistics to optimize resources and meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with manufacturing experience and a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery and cost while developing team capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery targets.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem solving (5-Why, PDCA, Fishbone).
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to optimize resources and schedules.
• Facilitate shift meetings, KPI reviews, and ensure clear communication of priorities.

Skills

People leadership

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Lead. Inspire. Deliver Results.
At Toyo Tire North America, we are building more than world‑class products—we are building high‑performing teams. We are looking for a Production Supervisor II who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is energized by leading people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. If you are a hands‑on leader who can balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost—while developing your team along the way—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a production team to achieve plant and departmental goals while ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality operations.

Drive Safety & ESH Excellence

• Lead by example to create a safe, healthy work environment
• Identify and correct unsafe behaviors and conditions
• Lead incident investigations and implement lasting solutions
• Ensure team completion of all ESH training and standards

Deliver Quality & Customer Value

• Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality systems (ISO/TS where applicable)
• Lead quality issue resolution from containment through corrective actions
• Drive Total Quality Management (TQM) problem-solving
• Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation

Execute Production & Operational Control

• Monitor production to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery targets
• Optimize people, machines, and materials for maximum efficiency
• Allocate resources and adjust staffing to meet production schedules
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics

Lead Communication & Team Alignment

• Facilitate shift meetings, KPI reviews, and daily communication
• Keep teams informed and aligned with plant priorities and performance goals

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Use structured problem-solving (5-Why, PDCA, Fishbone) to eliminate losses
• Translate company initiatives (ESH, 5S, Quality, CI) into actionable plans

Develop People & Build Strong Teams

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Conduct performance evaluations and constructive feedback sessions
• Build bench strength through cross-training and succession planning
• Partner with Workforce Development to onboard and grow talent