Relocation Assistance: Open to relocation candidates
***MUST HAVE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE***
Must be authorized to work in the USA, no visa transfers or sponsorship available.
No OPT/CPT/F1 visas please!
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Automotive Production Superintendent to lead manufacturing operations within a fast-paced automotive production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing production supervisors, driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader who combines operational expertise with emotional intelligence, creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to achieve performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production operations through a team of Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production leadership staff to achieve operational goals and employee growth.
- Ensure production targets for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality, maintenance, and scheduling issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices.
- Monitor key performance indicators including scrap, downtime, overtime, productivity, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Support inventory and work-in-process (WIP) objectives according to production control plans.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, environmental standards, labor requirements, and quality systems.
- Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 14001, and IATF/TS 16949 standards.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations, corrective actions, training, and recognition programs.
- Lead 5S initiatives and support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Participate in and support safety, health, and sustainability programs and training initiatives.
- Communicate production priorities, goals, and performance expectations to employees and leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience supervising Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and hourly production employees.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and workforce management.
- Working knowledge of:
- OSHA regulations
- IATF 16949 / TS 16949 Quality Standards
- Ability to analyze production data and make operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Willingness and flexibility to rotate shifts as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Continuous Improvement or Kaizen project experience.
- Experience leading teams in a high-volume production facility.
- Employee Development & Coaching
- Team Building & Engagement
- Accountability & Performance Management
- Effective Communication
- Change Management
- Safety Leadership
- Competitive salary up to $92,000 annually
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Relocation candidates encouraged to apply
Automotive Production Superintendent in Scotland employer: The Judge Group
Our company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Mfg Operations Analyst, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities and the chance to collaborate with industry experts in a supportive environment located in St. Louis. We are committed to fostering innovation and problem-solving, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
