What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Supervisor position at HTI?
A Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in the Upstate, SC area is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor / Senior Production Supervisor to lead high-volume manufacturing operations on first shift.
This position is ideal for a proven manufacturing leader who is ready to take on a broader scope than a traditional production supervisor role. The Manufacturing Supervisor II will be responsible for leading daily production activities, driving accountability across the floor, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, assisting with launch-related activities, and helping develop frontline leadership talent.
This role will oversee production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and will work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Production Control, and other support departments to ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily manufacturing operations across assigned production areas, lines, or value streams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Team Leaders, Technicians, and production associates.
Drive accountability around standard work, attendance, safety expectations, quality standards, productivity, and overall floor discipline.
Monitor production performance and take action to address issues related to downtime, labor efficiency, scrap, quality concerns, and delivery.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for production, safety, quality, equipment, and customer-related issues.
Participate in structured problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, A3, Fishbone, or similar methodologies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, standardized work, waste reduction, and process improvement efforts.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production Control to resolve operational issues and improve overall manufacturing performance.
Support new product launch activities, production readiness, trials, APQP-related activities, and launch planning as needed.
Participate in daily and weekly production meetings, report out on performance, and communicate issues, countermeasures, and priorities to leadership.
Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, scheduling needs, and overtime requirements to support production demand.
Assist with employee relations, performance management, corrective action, training needs, and development of frontline leadership.
Promote a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture while maintaining high expectations for performance and professionalism.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing supervision experience in a high-volume production environment. Tier 1 automotive experience is strongly preferred, but candidates from other fast-paced manufacturing environments may also be considered.
This role is best suited for someone who is already a strong supervisor and is looking to continue growing toward higher-level manufacturing leadership. The company is seeking someone who can look beyond day-to-day production needs and help drive problem-solving, process improvement, launch readiness, and long-term team development.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing supervision or production leadership.
Experience leading larger production teams through Team Leaders, Technicians, or frontline leadership personnel.
Strong understanding of high-volume manufacturing operations, production KPIs, labor planning, and floor-level accountability.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, 8D, A3, or Fishbone.
Experience supporting continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, and waste reduction initiatives.
Exposure to new product launches, APQP, production readiness, or manufacturing launch activities preferred.
Working knowledge of automotive quality systems, customer requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality/environmental standards preferred.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Production Control, HR, and plant leadership.
Strong communication, decision-making, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead with urgency, professionalism, accountability, and consistency in a fast-paced production environment.
Associate degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
Schedule:
First shift position.
Overtime and weekend support may be required based on production needs.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience.
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Why This Opportunity:
This is a strong opportunity for a manufacturing leader who wants to step into a highly visible role with growth potential. The position offers the chance to lead a large production team, support operational improvements, participate in launch and customer-related activities, and continue developing toward future manufacturing management opportunities.