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Sr. Supervisor (Area Manager) Operations
You can look forward to these exciting tasks
- Lead and develop a production team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Coordinate daily production schedules, labor assignments, and material availability to ensure smooth shift operations
- Drive compliance with IATF 16949, ISO-45001, and customer-specific requirements in all processes
- Monitor performance using KPIs (OEE, scrap, rework, downtime) and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Logistics, and Quality teams to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency on the shop floor
- Promote and enforce safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
- Train, mentor, and evaluate operators and team members to improve skills, ensure standardized work, and prepare talent for future roles
- Support problem-solving activities (5-Why, Fishbone, Kaizen events) to address root causes and prevent recurrence
- Serve as the key communication link between hourly employees, other departments, and plant leadershi
This is what you bring to us
- Associate’s degree with 5+ years of leadership experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in a supervisory role
- Proven ability to lead teams in a unionized or non-union manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Standardized Work) and problem-solving methodologies
- Experience with production planning, labor management, and resource allocation in a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment
- Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP preferred)
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills
- Ability to remain hands-on and visible on the shop floor while balancing administrative dutie
What we offer you
- Competitive pay with shift premium opportunities
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous vacation time, wellness days, and 14 paid company holidays
- 401k with company match and other retirement planning options
- Career growth opportunities in a global automotive supplier with strong industry reputation
- Continuous training and leadership development programs
- A collaborative, innovative, and safe workplace where your leadership directly impacts results
Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.
Your contact person:
Mario Magrini, People & Organization Plymouth, MI
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Information at a Glance
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Job Area:
Production & Operations
Entry Level:
Professionals (3+ years)
Req Id:
35066
Job Location:
Plymouth, 14988 Pilot Drive, MI
Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.