Lead Production Supervisor (Team Leader)

Essential Functions:  

• Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. 

• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams. 

• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines. 

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands. 

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination. 

• Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts. 

• Assist in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies. 

• Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership. 

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:  

• Passion For Excellence: Steps forward to address difficult situations and performance issues in a timely and respectful manner.  

• Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.  

• Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level. 

Qualifications Required:  

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred. 

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience. 

• 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment. 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning. 

• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

• Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications. 

Qualifications Desired:  

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification. 

• Multi-shift manufacturing leadership experience.  

• Experience in automotive and/or glass manufacturing.  

Other Requirements:  

• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment. 

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods. 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.