Production Supervisor, Assembly - 1st Shift

We're looking for a
Production Supervisor, Assembly to bring their passion, precision, and leadership skills to our team in
Torrance, CA
. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

• The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, "Everything is Important."
• This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations.
• You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.

• Ensure all team members are trained in operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals
• Monitor the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures
• Use metrics and make recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Serve as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team
• Evaluate the work of assigned staff, provide feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations
• Work with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand
• Communicate approved schedules to team members, approve vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approve timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate
• Coordinate and agree on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be delivered on expectations; follow up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays
• Provide technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow
• Accurately report end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts
• Ensure that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities)
• Ensure that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicate with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production
• Evaluate, maintain, and coordinate equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent "right first time" quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials
• Work closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues
• Support other functions and departments as required based on operational need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five (5) years of related work experience in an automotive, composite, and/or assembly environment
• Bonus points for three (3) or more years of management experience in a production environment
• Bonus points for technical automotive program graduate or equivalent
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in an automotive production and/or restoration environment
• Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc.
• Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts
• Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders
• Experience in reading production schedules
• Basic understanding of Lean Principles, 5S…