Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Usui International Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Cincinnati seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations. The role involves ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing a team of operators, enforcing compliance with safety rules, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing operations and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join us to contribute to our commitment to excellence in automotive component production.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations management, particularly in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and compliance, including OSHA.
• Ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations for automotive components.
• Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met.
• Enforce safety rules and conduct routine safety checks.
• Ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Train and evaluate production employees while promoting teamwork.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

People management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations for automotive components, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role leads a team of operators and technicians, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and drives continuous improvement aligned with production goals, customer requirements, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost are consistently met.
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of production team members.
• Monitor production lines and equipment to identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
• Maintain accurate shift records (downtime, scrap, output, labor hours).

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all OSHA, company, and industry safety rules.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support 5S, housekeeping, and safe work practices across the department.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet automotive OEM and Tier 1/Tier 2 specifications.
• Enforce adherence to quality procedures, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Partner with Quality team to resolve non‑conformance issues and drive defect reduction.

People Management

• Train, coach, develop, and evaluate production employees.
• Provide regular feedback and conduct performance discussions.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and basic HR workflow (e.g., corrective actions).
• Promote teamwork, engagement, and positive work culture.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on process improvements and equipment reliability.