Production Supervisor - Automotive

About the role

Lead a production team at a major automotive OEM plant in Metro Detroit. The role offers a salary, bonus, benefits and a leadership career path.

This Jobot job is hosted by Travis Bergwall.

We're one of the largest automotive manufacturers in North America, building high-volume vehicles and components at plants across Metro Detroit (Macomb County / Sterling Heights area). Our production leaders run the floor at some of the most advanced manufacturing operations in the country.

We're hiring Production Supervisors to lead hourly production teams on high-volume automotive assembly and manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and motivate a team of hourly (UAW-represented) production associates.
• Run daily workflow to hit safety, quality, throughput and cost targets.
• Coach standardized work and verify process adherence on the line.
• Lead start-of-shift meetings, set expectations and track team performance.
• Build strong working relationships with team members, union representatives and management.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement fairly and consistently.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving on the line.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce workplace policies.

Requirements

• 1+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a unionized workforce strongly preferred.
• Automotive, assembly or high-volume manufacturing background a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or constraint management knowledge a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Able to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Benefits

• $75,000-$100,000 base depending on experience, plus annual bonus.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company contribution, vehicle purchase programs and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and formal leadership development.
• Clear path from Production Supervisor to Area Manager and beyond.
• Stable, world-class employer with long-term job security.

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