Production Supervisor Lear Corporation United States, Michigan, Traverse City Aug 11, 2026 Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you. A path to a better career. A better future. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies. They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? Job Description Lear Traverse City is looking for a Supervisor with experience in the automotive industry supporting a progressive dieand injection molding manufacturing plant. The Supervisor position will report directly to the Operations Manager. Responsibilities Responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing - progressive tool and die terminal stamping and injection mold environment.
This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommendsimprovements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
Ensure effective employee relations
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
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 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.
Prior manufacturing supervision experience preferred in a progressive die shop and injection molding environment Bonus If You Have 3-5 years of production supervision preferred
Associates or Bachelor degree preferred Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased 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.