Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

MAHLE GmbH; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Dayton is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the assigned presses and work areas, driving output and a culture of excellence under the Operations Manager. You will supervise Production Associates, Coordinators, and related roles, while ensuring safety and compliance with QS 9000, TS 16949, and ISO 14001.

The role requires a Technical Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with 5+ years in manufacturing, including 3+ years in supervision, strong math skills,

Qualifications

• Technical Associate's Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of industrial experience with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing processes required.
• Strong mathematical skills
• Familiarity with Metric system and tight tolerances (0.01mm).
• Personal computer skills in MS Office a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Production Associates as well as Coordinators, Rack & Relief and Job Setters.
• Build and maintain a culture of Safety being Priority #1.
• Meet or beat the Daily Productivity / Labor Efficiency % Goal of 92%.
• Meet the Daily Attainment and Scrap Goals for IM Department.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety guidelines, ensuring conformance with OSHA.
• Make certain, the production area and personnel are adhering to QS 9000, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Initiate actions/ escalation along the value stream, when problems arise regarding safety, quality (Q-stop), equipment, materials, and maintenance. Follow escalation process accordingly.
• Support training initiatives.

Skills

Industrial experience

Supervisory experience

Mathematics

Metric system

MS Office

Education

Technical Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management, counseling, disciplining, and coaching of personnel within assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the assigned Presses and work areas as well as other priorities as set forth by the Operations Manager. Assume organizational responsibility for production staff and implement a culture of excellence (visible leadership).

• Manage a team of Production Associates as well as Coordinators, Rack & Relief and Job Setters.
• Build and maintain a culture of Safety being Priority #1.
• Meet or beat the Daily Productivity / Labor Efficiency % Goal of 92%.
• Meet the Daily Attainment and Scrap Goals for IM Department.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety guidelines, ensuring conformance with OSHA.
• Make certain, the production area and personnel are adhering to QS 9000, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Initiate actions/ escalation along the value stream, when problems arise regarding safety, quality (Q-stop), equipment, materials, and maintenance. Follow escalation process accordingly.
• Support training initiatives.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Associate´s Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of industrial experience with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing processes required.
• Strong mathematical skills
• Familiarity with Metric system and tight tolerances (0.01mm).
• Personal computer skills in MS Office a plus.

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

Closing date for applications

Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.

Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Production

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45404

Company: MTFS Dayton (US)

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#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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