Production Supervisor

Lead. Inspire. Deliver Results.

At Toyo Tire North America, we're building more than world-class products—we're building high-performing teams. We're looking for a Production Supervisor II who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is energized by leading people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. If you're a hands-on leader who can balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost—while developing your team along the way—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a production team to achieve plant and departmental goals while ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality operations.

Drive Safety & ESH Excellence

• 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

Deliver Quality & Customer Value

• 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

Execute Production & Operational Control

• 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

Lead Communication & Team Alignment

• Facilitate shift meetings, KPI reviews, and daily communication
• Keep teams informed and aligned with plant priorities and performance goals

Drive 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

Requirements:

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

  • 3+ years of leadership experience required (applicable progressive military service a plus)

  • 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities or an equivalent combination of work experience totaling 7+ years.

  • Strong people skills with the ability to inspire, respect, and empower team members.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Proven ability to achieve goals and drive performance improvements.

  • Verbal and written communication skills.

  • Mechanical aptitude and some mechanical knowledge, experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of operational systems, compliance requirements, and safety regulations.

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

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