Supervisor – Exterior Assembly

Location: Cottondale, Alabama
Department: Exterior Assembly
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Join Our Team

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier and a member of the Motherson Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of automotive components. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality, innovation, and customer service while creating an environment where our team members can grow and succeed.

We are currently seeking a Supervisor – Exterior Assembly to provide leadership for our Exterior Assembly operations. This position is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while ensuring customer production requirements are achieved.

What You'll Do

As the Supervisor – Exterior Assembly, you will:

• Lead and develop production team members and team leaders to achieve departmental goals.
• Promote and maintain a safe workplace by enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer schedules and delivery requirements.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, efficiency, and departmental performance metrics.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards and appearance requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Logistics to resolve production issues.
• Investigate and resolve quality concerns using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency.
• Coach team members through performance management, training, and employee development.
• Maintain production documentation, staffing schedules, attendance, and departmental reporting.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in a Just-in-Sequence (JIS) or high-volume automotive production environment.

Why Join SMP Automotive Systems Alabama?

At SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, we invest in our people because we know they are our greatest strength. We offer opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and continuous learning while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development and Training Opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is passionate about developing people while driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.