SITE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION SUPERVISION TECHNICIAN

OPmobility SE; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking a Site Manufacturing Production Supervision Technician on the 3rd shift to support production supervision and ensure target OEE and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes following QA processes, line audits, and training compliance.

Ideal candidates will have lean manufacturing exposure and 1–3 years in automotive manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a long-term at-will position based at the Huron site.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• 1 to 3 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisor to achieve OEE goals and meet delivery windows by addressing line issues, following QA processes, and investigating when output is not met.
• Assist in ensuring lines run per work instructions and standard procedures by auditing the line and coordinating with floor associates.
• Ensure daily inspections (EPs, TPMs) are performed timely and properly and training records are kept up to date.
• Support training processes and timely documentation of training.
• Collect and enter site data into data collection systems and maintain traceability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivate people

Communication

Leadership

People skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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SITE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION SUPERVISION TECHNICIAN

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

• Job Title : 3rd Shift Team Leader
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : October 2026
• Scope : Site- Huron

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1

• Assist Production Supervisor to ensure production meets OEE goal and meet delivery windows by escalation issues affection the line(s), follow QA processes, and investigate and act when production is not meeting the hourly output.
• Assist Production Supervisor to ensure production run per WI and SW by auditing the line and work with associate on the floor to follow procedures.
• Assist Production Supervisor to ensure production operators performs daily inspections such EP’s and TPM’s timely and properly.
• Assist Production Supervisor to ensure training process is followed properly and training documentation is done timely.
• Collect and enter site manufacturing data into various data collection methods.
• Assist Production Supervisor to control in-process scrap by ensuring material is properly identified (labels, bins, PES), placed in the right location and escalations takes place per procedure.
• Assist Production Supervisor to reduce downtime by ensuring escalation takes place timely, communicate the issue(s), and document down time with enough detail for next shift to understand the issues.
• Supply production lines with components and maintains containers in a timely manner
• Monitor change overs timely and coordinate the change over with forklift drivers /production operators
• Complete required documents (shift logs, traceability etc.).

Responsibility 2

• Maintain documentation to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist Production Supervisor of cell team boards and policy related questions.
• Assist in enforcement of company policies with the guidance of production supervisor and production Manager.
• Maintain production lines and material area clean, free of boxes, and trash.

Responsibility 3

• Provide assistance for administrative task of the production team
• Rotate through all the tasks required in process
• Leadership by example on a daily basis

Responsibility 4

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Responsibility 5

• Providing information to supervisors, co ‐ workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person
• Near Miss Reporting and corrective action follow through as required
• Daily LPA Audit Completion and follow up tasks as required
• Pre-Shift Walk Through meetings with Shift Managers
• Leadership of daily 5 Minute Meetings for start of shift hand off Continuous Improvement
• Find, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities
• Assist in the development of POMS tools in the plant
• Assist in the development, implementation, training, auditing, and enforcement of using company tools and visual indicators

Other Requirements

• Authority and responsibility to stop production and shipments when a quality or safety issue arises
• Work requires walking, talking, seeing, hearing, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, grasping, crouching, pushing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, and standing
• Must successfully complete all required training
• Must be able to lift up to 33lbs on a regular basis
• Work requires working under high and low temperatures at certain times
• Adhere to all safety requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Personal Background

• Requires High School diploma or GED
• 1 to 3 years of previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing preferred

Job Technical skills

• Organizational skills
• Ability to motivate and engage people
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A responsible "can do" attitude
• Good 'people skills' for building relationships with colleagues at all levels

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fair - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.