Production Supervisor

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Job Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS – GRAND PRAIRIE PLANT

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervision of manufacturing personnel and operation, assuring that quality, safety, productivity, schedule, and delivery goals are met daily.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing environment

This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions

Ensure effective employee relations are maintained on the shop floor

Provide employee coaching and development

Resolve employee issues through problem resolution

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas

Work to continuously improve in all areas of the production line

Manage departmental performance measures, including visual control and provides regular progress reports to manager

Provide leadership, participate in LEAN events, perform accident investigations, maintain proper inventory levels, and manage department priorities

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of prior supervisory experience leading a team in a production environment

Strong ability to use independent judgment in determining methods and processes

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work methods, and production flow

Drive 5S, Lean, and improvement activities to maintain effectiveness, organization, and cleanliness of production floor

Ability to use database and MS Office products required

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

Perform other duties as required by plant management

Strong skills in oral and written communication

Comply with and lead improvements to Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) rules and procedures

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of production supervision experience

Prior manufacturing supervision experience in a progressive environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.