Manufacturing Operations Supervisor Paint
San Antonio, TX - USA
Job Summary
International is seeking a driven and people-focused Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead the Main Paint Center team within Body and Paint Department at our state-of-the-art San Antonio Manufacturing Plant. As one of the industrys premier facilities producing Class 6-8 trucks and Electric Vehicles our plant combines advanced technology world-class manufacturing practices and a culture of continuous improvement.
In this role youll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on safety quality productivity and employee development. Leading a team of up to 50 hourly employees youll play a key role in building a high-performing culture while helping shape the future of transportation. If youre passionate about developing people solving challenges and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment wed love to hear from you.
As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM with production planned to begin in early 2027.
This position will initially work Day Shift and will be required to transition to Night Shift as the operation ramps up in mid-2027.
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30 AM4:00 PM Some Manadatory Overtime Required.
Night Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30 PM4:00 AM Some Manadatory Overtime Required.
This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours including extended shifts production startup activities recovery efforts and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.
Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.
- Champion a strong safety culture and drive continuous safety improvements across the department
- Lead coach mentor and develop a team of up to 50 hourly employees to achieve their full potential
- Drive quality productivity and operational performance to meet and exceed business goals
- Manage staffing and resource allocation to ensure efficient operations and minimize downtime
- Collaborate with Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Production teams to solve problems and improve processes
- Develop implement and maintain standard work instructions and operating procedures
- Foster employee engagement and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the team
- Lead problem-solving efforts conduct root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained
- Bachelors degree and at least 2 years of production/manufacturing experience
OR
- Masters degree and at least 1 year of production/manufacturing experience
OR
- At least 5 years of production/manufacturing experience
- Qualified candidates excluding current employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
- Experience leading hourly teams within a manufacturing or production environment
- Automotive assembly or manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Outlook Teams and PowerPoint
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high-demand environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Passion for developing people driving results and creating a positive team culture
This position offers competitive market-based compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range with the final offer based on the candidates applicable skills knowledge and experience.
About TRATON
With its brands Scania MAN International and Volkswagen Truck & BusTRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the worlds leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Groups product portfolio comprises trucks buses and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Companys ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Groups commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831 to the 15000-person-strong company we are todayfew companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle Illinois International Motors LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket everything we do our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner safer world we all deserve. As of 2021 we joined Scania MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more visit.
*International Motors LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Texas and Utah.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Required Experience:
Manager