Production Supervisor

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Gerrish Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift at the Roscommon Plant in Michigan. You will manage manpower, schedule shifts, monitor quality, safety, and equipment, and drive on-time production.

Responsibilities include training, TS16949 and ISO14001 compliance, maintaining production records, and leading continuous improvement projects. Strong communication and teamwork are required in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field.
• Three years of automotive experience is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Oversee hourly production personnel, communicate policies and procedures, monitor housekeeping, TS16949 and ISO14001 compliance and ensure quality objectives are met.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manpower is at optimum levels and adjust schedules as necessary for material or people shortages.
• Train and develop subordinates; mediate conflicts and provide coaching.
• Ensure parts produced are correct, labeled properly, and meet quality standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and safe working methods.
• Provide current, up-to-date schedules to operators.
• Coordinate maintenance by writing work orders and coordinating repairs.
• Lead 8D problem solving meetings and participate in continuous improvement.
• Maintain production records and supply time/attendance records to HR.
• Liaise with planner regarding inventory levels of material/finished product.
• Follow TS16949 and ISO14001 procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Quality systems

Education

Four-year degree in related field

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2ND SHIFT

ROSCOMMON, MI - ROSCOMMON PLANT

Responsibilities

• Ensure manpower is at optimum levels, including vacation scheduling, and adjust schedule as necessary in case of material or people shortages. Ensure that production is taking place in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Be fair and consistent when dealing with all people, policies, contracts, discipline, etc. and treat people with respect.
• Train and develop subordinates; mediate conflicts (listen, coach, mentor.) quality standards.
• Ensure that parts produced are correct and labeled properly, meeting all quality standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment, and that employees are using safe working methods (including rotation).
• Provide current, up-to-date schedule to operators.
• Ensure inter‑and intra‑shift and department communication (internal customers, suppliers, scheduling, etc.) and keep operators informed.
• Improve and maintain housekeeping.
• Accurately complete timecards. Assure overtime equalization. Account for all scrap and lost time.
• Monitor maintenance needs, write work orders, coordinate repairs as needed.
• Knowledge of machines, fixtures, tools, and ability to advise, set up and make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Demonstrate applicable processes for training purposes as required.
• Knowledge and communication of all emergency procedures.
• Knowledge and implementation of TS16949 procedures.
• Liaison with planner as to inventory levels of material/finished product.
• Maintain production records, and supply time and attendance records to HR.
• Lead and participate in 8D problem solving meetings.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Carries out assigned functions described in Policies, Procedures, and Quality Manuals. Implements TS16949 procedures.
• Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Follow systems for TS16949 and ISO14001.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in a related field and/or three years of automotive experience.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, welding, JIT assembly and labor relations would be a plus.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Oversee hourly production personnel, communicate company policies and procedures, monitor housekeeping standards, TS16949 and ISO14001 compliance and ensure quality objectives are met.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.