Production Supervisor (Group Leader)

Location: Wentzville, MO – Assembly Plant

Schedule: Rotating Shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Duration: 12 Months (Strong Potential for Extension or Direct Hire)

Compensation: $40/hour with PTO and optional benefits.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor (Group Leader) is responsible for leading and coordinating production teams within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role drives daily operations, ensures safety and quality standards, and leads a team of approximately 40 employees while supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams to meet safety, quality, and production targets
• Enforce safety standards and hold team members accountable within a manufacturing environment
• Monitor production operations, identifying and resolving issues impacting efficiency, quality, or output
• Analyze production data, quality metrics, and maintenance inputs to drive improvements
• Conduct employee coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and workforce scheduling
• Maintain accurate daily production and operational documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and maintenance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost, and process optimization
• Make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction

Core Competencies

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~40 production employees
• Maintain accountability and performance within a union (UAW) environment
• Handle difficult conversations and employee relations effectively

Manufacturing Operations

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, and equipment
• Ability to identify and resolve production and process issues in real time

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Analyze data and situations quickly to make confident decisions
• Drive root cause resolution and continuous improvement

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly across all levels of the organization
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment required
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong computer skills required (Excel, Word, Kronos or similar systems)
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and multitask effectively
• Familiarity with production tracking, quality systems, and manufacturing processes

Day-to-Day Environment

• High-energy, fast-paced automotive assembly environment
• Work within General Assembly supporting vehicle builds (e.g., trucks and vans)
• Heavy focus on safety, quality checks, and production accountability
• Significant time spent on the floor interacting with team members and resolving issues

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Must be flexible to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Initial training on 1st shift; assigned shift determined after onboarding
• Overtime required (~12 hours/week)
• Rotating schedule may include up to 13 consecutive working days
• Weekend work required (2 Saturdays on / 1 off rotation)
• 100% onsite role

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to high-volume automotive manufacturing operations
• Opportunity to lead large teams and build leadership experience quickly
• Strong potential for extension or conversion to a direct role
• Hands-on involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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