Production Supervisor, Assembly - 2nd Shift

Singer Vehicle Design; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. You will lead a production team, drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and hands-on problem solving in an automotive restoration environment. The candidate will manage staffing, monitor performance, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years in automotive/composite/assembly environments.
• Bonus points for 3+ years of management experience in production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned production team to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Track performance and coach team members to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Use metrics to drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Model effective communication and teamwork across departments.
• Schedule and prioritize staffing/resources to meet demand.
• Approve timecards and vacation requests while maintaining production needs.
• Coordinate weekly goals with management and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Provide technical expertise for complex production issues and ensure smooth flow.
• Report end-of-day production status for each vehicle build.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workplace (5S).
• Ensure materials and tools are available and replenished as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes.

Skills

5+ years automotive/assembly exp

Production management experience

Lean principles/5S

Reading drawings/BOMs

Leadership

Adaptability

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for aProduction Supervisor, Assembly - 2nd Shift) to bring their passion, precision, and leadership skills to our team inTorrance, 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 and Schedule:

This role is onsite in Torrance, CA. The schedule is 1pm - 9:30pm.