Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor will lead first shift operations at International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant. This role involves not only managing production but also fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safety first, always – ensure risks are identified, addressed, and never ignored
• Quality at the source – build processes that prevent defects, not just react to them
• Delivery performance – run stable operations that meet plan without constant firefighting
• Cost awareness – make decisions that support efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment
• Lead and be present on the floor – drive daily performance through engagement, not from behind a desk
• Own your area end-to-end – no gaps, no shared accountability
• Develop Team Leaders – coach them on how to run their areas, solve problems, and lead people
• Set and follow leader standard work – drive consistency in how the business runs each day
• Build stability before speed – focus on standard processes, clear expectations, and repeatable results
• Identify problems early and respond with urgency – escalate when needed, but don’t pass problems on
• Drive practical problem-solving – focus on root cause and sustainable fixes, not quick patches
• Coordinate with support teams (Quality, Materials, Maintenance, etc.) to remove barriers to performance
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development to build a strong and capable team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of production/manufacturing experience OR Master's degree and at least 1 year of production/manufacturing experience OR At least 5 years of production/manufacturing experience
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee)
• Desired Skills: Prior experience leading teams in a production environment, experience developing Team Leaders or front-line leadership, strong understanding of standard work and daily management systems, experience improving stability in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. For more information, visit https://careers.international.com/#benefits.