Production Supervisor, Final Assembly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA/FSA options

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking a Production Supervisor, Assembly - 1st shift, onsite in Torrance, CA. You will lead an automotive production team focused on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery for high‑end Porsche 911 restorations.

Role requires five+ years in automotive/assembly with leadership experience; strong technical skills in production and part drawings; familiarity with Lean/5S and MS Office. Monday–Friday, 5:00 am–1:30 pm; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of related work experience in 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 automotive production/restoration.
• Able to read and interpret part drawings, BOMs, etc.
• Experience with making/restoring custom automotive parts.
• Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders.
• Basic understanding of Lean Principles and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned production team with safety, quality, cost, and delivery focus.
• Monitor performance and enforce policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using metrics.
• Communicate schedules and approve timecards to meet production needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes.
• Provide technical expertise for complex production issues.

Skills

Five years experience

Automotive production

Lean principles

5S methodology

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Strong communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings/BOMs

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Technical automotive program graduate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything 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, Assembly - 1st shift to 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
• 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 position is onsite in Torrance, Ca and First Shift is 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.

Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well‑being, growth, and long‑term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

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

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.