Unit LeaderProduction Supervisor

Stellantis; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being coverage

17+ paid holidays

401k retirement plans with employer 2

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis Kokomo is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead small work teams in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, training, and manpower allocation while driving continuous improvement to boost quality and throughput.

You’ll coordinate activities to meet the production plan, analyze losses with the C-Matrix, and lead kaizen projects across Safety, Cost, and Quality, while maintaining team morale and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and enforcing safety tools.
• Ability to analyze losses and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Kaizen project leadership.
• Proven ability to allocate manpower and build teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to meet the production plan and drive process improvements.
• Ensure a safe workplace and enforce safety tools and procedures.
• Analyze losses and use C-Matrix to improve area performance.
• Monitor quality KPIs and guide Team Leaders.
• Allocate personnel, manage absenteeism, and train teams.
• Lead kaizen projects focused on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Training & staffing

Tools

SIS processes

C-Matrix

Job description

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives including the following;

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Area.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate Stellantis Industrial System activities and improve Area performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Area, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.