Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

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Position Overview

International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is currently seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to join our first shift team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the S13 (CBE1) Engine Assembly Area, supporting approximately 4 Team Leaders and 30 Team Members. The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor will report directly to the Production Manager and will play a key role in driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing principles and deployment of the P&L Way.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations within assigned production area(s) to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Lead deployment and maturity of the P&L Way, promoting standardization of manufacturing methods and best practices across the TRATON Group.
• Ensure quality targets for the S13 engine program are met, including direct run and PPM performance.
• Drive productivity improvements through measurement and management of key metrics such as Hours per Unit, Takt Time, and Stop Time.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules based on product introductions, equipment performance, and material availability.
• Develop and manage workforce plans, training, and development programs to support employee growth and engagement.
• Oversee and control budgets, including capital expenditures and labor utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on First Time Quality, Process Capability, Roll Throughput Yield, and Tooling Performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, IT, Procurement, and Operations, to resolve production issues and improve performance.
• Support safe work practices and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  
  

Key Metrics

• Safety: Incident Frequency Rate and Lost Time Incident Rate
• Quality: Direct Run & PPM
• People & Team: Employee Assessments, Experience, Development & Training
• Productivity: Hours Per Unit, Takt Time, Stop Time
• P&L Way: Training, Implementation, Adoption, & Maturity
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of production/manufacturing experience
  
  

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of production/manufacturing experience
  
  

OR

• At least 5 years of production/manufacturing experience
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
  
  

Desired Skills

• Prior experience in automotive, heavy truck, or powertrain manufacturing
• Experience with start-up operations or new product launch environments
• Proven leadership and team development skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities, capable of simplifying complex issues
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

• International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
  
  

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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