Production Supervisor

About the role

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   Qualifications 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. TOYO TIRE NORTH AMERICA MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER