Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor II Overview

At Toyo Tire North America, we are seeking a Production Supervisor II who can lead our high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to create a safe, healthy work environment
• Identify and correct unsafe behaviors and conditions
• Lead incident investigations and implement lasting solutions
• Ensure team completion of all ESH training and standards
• Drive Safety & ESH Excellence
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality systems (ISO/TS where applicable)
• Lead quality issue resolution from containment through corrective actions
• Drive Total Quality Management (TQM) problem-solving
• Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation
• Monitor production to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery targets
• Optimize people, machines, and materials for maximum efficiency
• Allocate resources and adjust staffing to meet production schedules
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics
• Facilitate shift meetings, KPI reviews, and daily communication
• Keep teams informed and aligned with plant priorities and performance goals
• Lead Continuous Improvement
• Lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Use structured problem-solving (5-Why, PDCA, Fishbone) to eliminate losses
• Translate company initiatives (ESH, 5S, Quality, CI) into actionable plans
• Develop People & Build Strong Teams
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Conduct performance evaluations and constructive feedback sessions
• Build bench strength through cross-training and succession planning
• Partner with Workforce Development to onboard and grow talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ISO/TS quality systems (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and problem-solving
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build strong teams