Production Supervisor

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Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let’s push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."

Joining the Marelli Interior Experience team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, Interior Experience product area, with consistent technical capabilities gathering together art, styling, design and fine production, works to provide turn-key Cockpit Module assemblies & modules to OEMs, from steering members to cockpits and consoles.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will join the Manufacturing Operations team, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager; this position is located at our facility in Smyrna, TN. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, coordinating personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective production that meets customer demand and Marelli’s PBM goals.

As Production Supervisor I, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Evaluate production schedules to plan and optimize manpower allocation.
• Review production progress against targets and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Organize and direct manufacturing staff, ensuring process adherence.
• Supervise workflow and monitor production quality.
• Manage shop floor operations, mentoring Line Leads and providing guidance to hourly staff.
• Monitor, record, and report on production metrics (e.g., output, scrap costs, overtime, first runs).
• Create cross-training plans and maintain accurate training records.
• Monitor and maintain daily time and attendance records.
• Troubleshoot quality, safety, and production issues.
• Facilitate communication with Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, MIS, and Production Control.
• Manage established PBM goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
• Conduct evaluation of customer returns and lead weekly quality meetings.
• Supervise 3S/5S activities to maintain workplace organization and safety.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet shipping and delivery requirements.
• Foster a union‑free work environment.
• Build and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Qualifications You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (and 0–2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision),
  or Associates degree with at least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience,
  or Non-Degreed with minimum 4 years supervisory/leadership experience,
  or Internal non‑degreed candidates: minimum 1 year at MNAand 2 years’ experience in a leadership role in manufacturing (time in MNA lead or production specialist roles counts).
• Ability to pass background checks, pre‑employment tests, and drug screening.
• Commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Other Skills That We Would Welcome:

• Experience in motivating and developing hourly teams.
• Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of PBM frameworks in manufacturing environments.
• Background with 3S/5S and Lean best practices.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, etc.).
• Experience in union‑free environment management.

Expectations from You in This Position:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software).
• Demonstrated ability to resolve production, quality, and safety issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong recordkeeping skills in attendance, training, and production metrics.
• Adherence to all Marelli values and safety/quality standards.

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