Press Room & Materials Supervisor

Press Room/ Materials Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Press Room/ Materials Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing hourly production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role oversees daily production operations, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and develops a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

The Production Supervisor serves as a key link between plant leadership and the production floor, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to production team members across assigned manufacturing areas.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for achieving production, quality, attendance, and safety standards.
• Administer company policies, plant rules, attendance guidelines, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable) consistently and fairly.
• Address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and behavioral issues through coaching, counseling, corrective action, and recognition programs.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to promote professional growth and development.
• Lead employee orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified.
• Develop, mentor, and coach employees to build a highly engaged, safety-conscious, and quality-focused workforce.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain an environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and respect.

Production Operations Management

• Direct daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Review production orders, work instructions, and customer requirements to determine labor, equipment, and material needs.
• Plan and prioritize manufacturing activities to optimize productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate activities across production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance and make real-time decisions to address operational challenges and improve throughput.
• Ensure adherence to established manufacturing methods, operating procedures, and production standards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of quality by ensuring products are manufactured according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze production trends and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, increased efficiency, improved quality, and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain standardized work practices and operating procedures.
• Drive accountability for adherence to standardized processes and quality requirements.

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all employees follow established safety procedures and regulations.
• Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and investigations to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote excellent housekeeping practices throughout assigned production areas.
• Train employees on safe work practices, equipment operation, and environmental compliance expectations.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Monitor equipment performance and production assets to ensure optimal utilization and operational reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment issues, schedule repairs, and minimize production interruptions.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to verify safe and efficient operation.
• Ensure adequate staffing, material availability, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

• Review daily production reports, operational metrics, and workforce data to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Compile, analyze, and communicate production data, trends, and performance metrics to plant leadership.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to strategic planning activities.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, labor resources, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management
• Employee Relations
• Safety Leadership
• Communication & Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Customer Focus

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequent walking, standing, and interaction with production equipment and personnel.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, or off-shift support as needed.

This position plays a critical role in delivering world-class manufacturing performance by ensuring safe operations, exceptional quality, employee engagement, and on-time delivery to customers.

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.