Production Supervisor (Automotive)

Zobility; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Kokomo, IN, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, train and allocate manpower, drive continuous improvement, and meet quality, throughput, and cost targets.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work multiple shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of plant staff.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plan is met and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe workplace and enforce safety procedures.
• Allocate manpower and train team members on the line.
• Analyze quality KPIs and guide team leaders.
• Lead kaizen projects for safety, cost, quality and throughput.

Skills

Excellent organization

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Client Industrial System (CIS) processes and initiatives including the following;

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Area.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate Client Industrial System activities and improve Area performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Area, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing