Production Supervisor II

Valeo; Seymour (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer / Supervisor to join a hybrid, on‑site role in Seymour. You will optimize assembly processes, lead production teams, and promote a first‑time‑right culture for automotive lighting products.

You will supervise training, manage scheduling, and drive SQCDM targets while applying PFMEAs, Lean VPS, and time‑measurement methods to improve safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; experience considered in lieu of education.
• 0–3 years experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably assembly processes.
• Experience with PFMEAs, Lean Manufacturing principles (VPS), and time‑measurement methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams and drive a culture of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering on lines to reduce costs, cycle times, and scrap while driving best‑in‑class performance.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability within production constraints.
• Create and manage work instructions, PFMEAs, and Kaizen activities; act as SME for assigned lines.
• Oversee training, scheduling, and real‑time capability and safety compliance; ensure a positive, involved work environment.
• Deploy TPM standards, monitor equipment performance, and enforce 5S and standard stops.

Skills

People management

Process optimization

Gemba checks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

PFMEA

Lean Manufacturing (VPS)

Time‑measurement methodologies

Job description

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and passengers!

Valeo est une entreprise mondiale de haute technologie qui conçoit des solutions révolutionnaires pour réinventer la mobilité. Nous sommes un équipementier partenaire des constructeurs automobiles et des acteurs de la nouvelle mobilité dans le monde entier. Notre vision ? Inventer une mobilité plus verte et plus sûre, grâce à des solutions axées sur la conduite intuitive et la réduction des émissions de CO2. Nous sommes leaders dans nos domaines d'activité et reconnus comme l'une des plus grandes entreprises innovantes au monde.

What You Will Win

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Operations Engineer / Supervisor is a hybrid role at the heart of our industrial operations. You will be responsible for both the technical optimization of assembly processes and the direct leadership of production teams. This role focuses on the method of manufacturing goods with a heavy emphasis on ergonomics, efficiency, manning, and process error‑proofing. You will act as the technical expert for your assigned lines while fostering a positive social climate and driving a "first time right" culture for our automotive lighting customers.

Process Engineering & Industrial Design

• Lead workshops on existing lines to reduce manufacturing costs, cycle times, and scrap percentages to achieve best-in-class status.
• Collaborate with P1 design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) within production constraints.
• Create and manage work instructions, PFMEAs, and LLC/Kaizen cards.
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned assembly lines to pilot improvement opportunities and support vendors with new equipment integration.
• Apply advanced quality measures to ensure robust product design and "first time right" parts for the customer.

People Management & Leadership

• Lead the induction of all newcomers (including temporaries) and manage the scheduling of training actions.
• Analyze flexibility needs within your perimeter, define training plans, and maintain a real-time flexibility grid/certification process.
• Oversee absenteeism, holidays, safety enforcement, and environmental risk analysis.
• Conduct annual appraisals and career development discussions for operators.
• Ensure a positive work environment and high levels of personnel involvement.

Production & Standards Management

• Ensure daily production meets SQCDM (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation) and inventory targets in alignment with the MPS (Master Production Schedule).
• Perform daily OJT with teams to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, 5S, and work standards.
• Deploy TPM standards, manage "red tag" abnormality detection, and lead maintenance line QRQCs.
• Systematically check the gemba to validate working times, ensure respect of standard stops, and monitor equipment performance (cycle time and micro‑stoppages).

Continuous Improvement & Valeo 5 Axes

• Lead action plans to improve SQCDM performance in coherence with Plant and APU productivity plans (P‑30).
• Pilot PDCA, FTA, and Maintenance "5 Whys" on assigned topics (Safety, Quality, DL Efficiency).
• Lead VPS workshops (Flow analysis, Muda hunting, Hoshin, TPM) and present status updates to the Site VPS committee.
• Participate in budget preparation (headcounts, investments, P‑30) and manage the budget for your assigned zone.
• Promote the Valeo 5 Axes in daily activities to reach assigned V5000 targets.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) is highly preferred, but experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• 0‑3 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in assembly processes.
• Experience with PFMEAs, Lean Manufacturing principles (VPS), and time‑measurement methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams and drive a culture of accountability.

Position Details

Position: Production Supervisor
Department: APU
Schedule: Temps plein
Employee Status: CDI
Type de contrat: Contrat permanent
Job Posting Date: 2026‑07‑02