Production Supervisor, Assembly - 1st Shift

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Cell phone reimbursement

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts: Working Advantage

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor, Assembly to lead a dedicated team on first shift. You’ll drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery while mentoring staff and maintaining a clean, efficient production flow. The role requires hands-on automotive experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Join a culture that treats every detail as important and aims for right-first-time results in restoring iconic Porsche 911s.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive, composite, or assembly.
• Experience managing production teams (>3 years) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to lead cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet schedule on first shift.
• Monitor performance and enforce safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate staffing and resources with Production Manager.
• Communicate schedules and approve timecards.
• Mentor staff and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes.
• Report daily production status for each vehicle build.

Skills

Automotive production experience

Leadership

Reading drawings/BOMs

Lean principles

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believeEverything is Important.That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor, Assemblyto bring their passion, precision, and leadership skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
• This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations.
• You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure all team members are trained in operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals
• Monitor the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures
• Use metrics and make recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Serve as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team
• Evaluate the work of assigned staff, provide feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations
• Work with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand
• Communicate approved schedules to team members, approve vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approve timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate
• Coordinate and agree on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be delivered on expectations; follow up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays
• Provide technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow
• Accurately report end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts
• Ensure that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities)
• Ensure that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicate with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production
• Evaluate, maintain, and coordinate equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent “right first time” quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials
• Work closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues
• Support other functions and departments as required based on operational need

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five (5) years of related work experience in an automotive, composite, and/or assembly environment
• Bonus points for three (3) or more years of management experience in a production environment
• Bonus points for technical automotive program graduate or equivalent
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in an automotive production and/or restoration environment
• Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc.
• Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts
• Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders
• Experience in reading production schedules
• Basic understanding of Lean Principles, 5S organization principles
• Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic that works well independently
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate with other teams and departments
• Strong competency to independently apply technical judgement, troubleshoot, and solve a wide range of technical problems
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively
• Possesses leadership skills
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

Location & Schedule

This role is onsite in Torrance, CA. The team you supervise works first shift: Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30pm.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven By You

The starting pay range for this position is between $89,953.00 - $108,691.00 annual salary, plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Health & Wellness

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
• Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s

Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Perks & Extras

• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
• “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
• Tools provided for technicians
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
• Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!

Growth & Development

• Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
• Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.