Supervisor - Manufacturing III - Contract

AM General; Mishawaka, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Supervisor - Manufacturing III on a contract basis to lead hourly production teams and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will manage daily schedules, coordinate staffing, and partner with other departments to meet manufacturing goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervisory experience and a high school diploma or GED, with a track record in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and 5S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years general experience and 5+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees to meet safety, quality, productivity, and attendance targets.
• Lead daily production activities to meet schedules, customer requirements, and operational objectives.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory requirements to foster a strong safety culture.
• Monitor production performance and address safety, quality, and delivery issues with corrective actions.
• Identify training needs and ensure team members are trained and qualified to perform tasks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Production coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Supervisor - Manufacturing III - Contract

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: SUPER002434

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA

Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations
• Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules, customer requirements, and operational objectives are met
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, fostering a strong safety culture
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues
• Identify employee training needs and ensure team members are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned work
• Conduct employee qualification evaluations, provide ongoing coaching, and administer corrective action when necessary
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, overtime, and cross‑training to support production needs
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve operational issues and improve performance
• Lead problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or other operational excellence tools
• Ensure compliance with company policies, work instructions, and collective bargaining agreement
• Investigate production, quality, and safety incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain accurate attendance and overtime records and other required documentation
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate goals, performance expectations, and operational updates
• Support new product launches, process improvements, and change management initiatives

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years general experience and 5+ years supervisory experience preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand‑Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job‑related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth‑running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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