JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high‑performance machine tools. Our Vonore, Tennessee facility is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee Tier‑1 automotive production operations within a designated area of the plant. In this role, you will lead team leaders and associates on your assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production while meeting delivery and cost targets. You will play a key role in supporting new program launches, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining strong communication between shifts. If you are energized by leading people, improving operational performance, and contributing to a culture of safety and accountability, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on daily manufacturing success.
Summary / Purpose Provide direct leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations within an assigned area, ensuring production goals are achieved in alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities - Assist in developing unit budgets and performance targets
- Execute production plans to meet customer order and shipment requirements
- Support new program launches by transitioning process development into stable manufacturing capability
- Supervise and provide daily direction to team leaders for all operations on the assigned shift
- Build and maintain continuity and effective communication between shifts
- Support inventory reduction initiatives and cost improvement strategies
- Maintain positive employee relations and promote employee development
- Manage achievement of quality, quantity, and cost objectives
- Support ongoing safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Provide leadership in the execution of safety, quality, 5S, warranty reduction, and delivery performance initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Work overtime, including weekends, as required to meet operational needs
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities This position is responsible for supervising a department of non‑exempt employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to establish effective leadership and promote a team‑based work environment
- Strong understanding of and commitment to health, safety, and environmental initiatives
- Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
Requirements may be waived by the Department Manager and Human Resources Director if the candidate is otherwise qualified.
Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in supervision, business, or a related field preferred
- 2–4 years of leadership experience
- Experience with lean production, continuous flow, Toyota Production System principles, and automotive manufacturing (machining, fabrication, or assembly) is a plus
Work Environment and Physical Demands - Sit with intermittent walking throughout the workday
- Manual dexterity required for administrative tasks such as typing, filing, and report review
- Regular communication with employees and management in person and by phone
- Visual acuity required to read reports and computer screens
- Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked per day, 5 days per week
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