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Production Supervisor – 2nd & 3rd Shift
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Industry: Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually
Additional Compensation: Eligible for straight-time pay for hours worked over 45 per week
Shifts Available: 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift
Position Overview
A leading hiring solutions company is looking for experienced Off-Shift Production Supervisors to join a reputable Tier 1 automotive manufacturing plant in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Specializing in heavy metal stamping and producing structural components and frames for Ford trucks, this facility offers a dynamic production environment.
The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in automotive manufacturing, have managed multiple production lines, and excel at leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise production operations for multiple manufacturing lines during second or third shift.
- Lead, train, and develop production staff to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.
- Monitor production schedules, staffing, and equipment performance to meet customer demands.
- Resolve production issues efficiently to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering departments to address production challenges.
- Track production metrics such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and equipment performance.
- Manage employee attendance, performance, scheduling, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Support continuous improvement efforts focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Share production updates, operational concerns, and shift performance with plant leadership.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a production supervisor in a manufacturing setting is required.
- Strong preference for automotive manufacturing experience, especially in a Tier 1 supplier environment.
- Experience overseeing multiple production lines in a high-volume manufacturing plant.
- Background in metal stamping, heavy fabrication, or automotive structural components is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in a union manufacturing environment is a bonus.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
- Knowledge of production scheduling, manufacturing KPIs, and continuous improvement practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot production challenges and make quick decisions in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working second or third shift.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000, based on experience.
- Additional Pay: Eligible for straight-time compensation for hours exceeding 45 per week.
- Potential for professional growth and advancement in a large automotive manufacturing operation.
- Competitive benefits package.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role presents a great chance for a proactive production leader to progress in a high-volume Tier 1 automotive manufacturing setting.
The company seeks supervisors who can take charge of their shifts, oversee multiple production lines, and deliver results with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and employee development.
If you are interested, apply now or reach out to Horan Hiring Solutions for more details.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000