Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Role Summary

The 1st Shift Production Supervisor is a hands-on manufacturing leader responsible for running daily operation in a designated production area. The role oversees staffing and attendance, assigns work, and ensure output meets production schedules and customer shipment needs while maintaining quality across the full manufacturing process. The role coordinates machine setups and changeovers, manages production records, and ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and relevant quality environmental standards(EMS), including ISO, and TS. Experience in plastic injection molding, component assembly, and visual manufacturing systems is especially valuable.

Main Tasks

• Manage and control the day-to-day activities for an assigned shift within a production zone
• Planning, review and approve daily attendance records, assigning, and directing work
• Ensure the production activities are in line with the production plan and deadlines
• Understand and develop plans to produce parts in accordance with customer schedules and shipments
• Ensure strict adherence to Mann+Hummel quality procedures and compliance to all customer requirements during the complete production process
• Support the process collaboration with the Production Manager to ensure that quality standards are met
• Ensure the quality approval of the products by the quality inspectors and implement corrective actions as needed
• Implement, coordinate, and control cleanliness and the order of the production area activities
• Ensure that machines/equipment are properly used and maintained
• Manage the total product maintenance process control for loss and damages of the equipment
• Ensure changeovers and machine setup are executed in a timely and efficient manner

Profile

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional coursework, certifications, or training in business, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Be able to lead a team in a fast paced and pressured environment
• Ability to follow department procedures
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet production demands
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to influence others by using practical judgement

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years of leadership in a supervisory role in manufacturing or production environment
• Experience in plastic injection molding and/or component assembly
• Visual manufacturing experience including KanBan, Takt Time, Visual Work Instructions
• Experience in automotive and/or aerospace industries