TPS-Driven Manufacturing Supervisor

toyotaboshokuamerica; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America in Hopkinsville, KY seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead group leaders, team leaders, and team members in multiple shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving TPS-based improvements. You will monitor production, coach leaders, implement 5S, and optimize material flow and line efficiency to meet targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Business, 6+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned area(s)/shift to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain knowledge and control over assigned areas/shift to ensure proper work schedules and material flow; proper use of manpower, equipment and facilities; proper application of methods and related matters.
• Ensure manufacturing operations are running effectively in safety, quality, efficiency/productivity, cost and morale.
• Provide direction and motivation to group leaders focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, cost and morale.
• Conduct daily manufacturing production area audits to ensure procedures for safety, quality, equipment and training are followed.
• Lead development of Group Leaders in the consistent application of the TB Way and Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP).
• Implement short and long term corrective actions for manufacturing problems.
• Ensure all departmental procedures are compliant with quality and environmental management systems and programs.
• Monitor daily build sheets and analyze efficiency rates and downtime to meet customer requirements.
• Lead Manufacturing supervision for assigned areas/shift utilizing TPS techniques.
• Learn, embrace, implement, and teach TPS techniques to Manufacturing team members.
• Coordinate and maintain standardization of processes/methods toward one-piece flow Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing.
• Lead identification and resolution of manufacturing problems to eliminate waste.
• Develop and maintain a Manufacturing continuous improvement system.
• Kaizen and develop processes that lower operating costs and increase efficiency.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain a clean, organized department through 5S activity.
• Support development and management of annual plan, budget, KPIs, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Ensure Manufacturing hoshin goals are met and on track.
• Assist in budget planning and headcount review for labor cost control.
• Review and track Manufacturing KPIs including problem solving for negative trends.
• Collect, record, and analyze data on production, quality, scrap, rework, etc.
• Assist with generation of daily/weekly/monthly reports with targets.
• Participate in management discussions to help cost reduction and product improvement.
• Develop and maintain positive team relations centered on trust, dignity, respect and teamwork.
• Provide direction emphasizing safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.
• Ensure development of group leaders and team members through training and coaching.
• Drive production preparation for new processes and launch readiness.

Skills

Leadership

TPS Knowledge

5S

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Training & Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Toyota Boshoku America in Hopkinsville, KY seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead group leaders, team leaders, and team members in multiple shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving TPS-based improvements. You will monitor production, coach leaders, implement 5S, and optimize material flow and line efficiency to meet targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Business, 6+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and