Shift Production Leader & Coach for Line Excellence

Webasto SE; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto SE in Plymouth-Detroit, MI is hiring for a production supervisor responsible for leading line teams, training, and ensuring safety and quality. The role involves planning material flow, scheduling, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a tugger operation certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Training, coaching, and developing line colleagues while maintaining training matrix to ensure skill coverage and flexibility.
• Providing daily leadership and direction to production team members, proactively planning material flow to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Monitoring production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, and production targets.
• Planning team schedules and assigning daily work responsibilities to support balanced workflow and operational efficiency.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve line performance.
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety standards

Team motivation

Job description

Webasto SE in Plymouth-Detroit, MI is hiring for a production supervisor responsible for leading line teams, training, and ensuring safety and quality. The role involves planning material flow, scheduling, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a tugger operation certification within 90 days.