Production Supervisor

Toyo Tires; White City (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor II to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing the team and driving improvements.

Responsibilities include ensuring SOP adherence, leading CI initiatives, and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to meet targets. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with leadership responsibilities (7+ years total).
• Strong people skills and ability to inspire teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Optimize resources and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics.
• Conduct shift meetings and drive CI initiatives using 5-Why, PDCA, and Fishbone.
• Coach and develop team members and manage performance.
• Ensure SOP adherence and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Safety & Compliance

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Military service considered

Job description

Lead. Inspire. Deliver Results.

At Toyo Tire North America, we're building more than world-class products-we're building high-performing teams. We're 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're 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

Qualifications

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of leadership experience required (applicable progressive military service a plus)
  • 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities or an equivalent combination of work experience totaling 7+ years.
  • Strong people skills with the ability to inspire, respect, and empower team members.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proven ability to achieve goals and drive performance improvements.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and some mechanical knowledge, experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of operational systems, compliance requirements, and safety regulations.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
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