Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Press Room/ Materials Supervisor
Position Summary:
The Press Room/ Materials Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing hourly production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role oversees daily production operations, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and develops a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
The Production Supervisor serves as a key link between plant leadership and the production floor, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Employee Development
- Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to production team members across assigned manufacturing areas.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for achieving production, quality, attendance, and safety standards.
- Administer company policies, plant rules, attendance guidelines, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable) consistently and fairly.
- Address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and behavioral issues through coaching, counseling, corrective action, and recognition programs.
- Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to promote professional growth and development.
- Lead employee orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified.
- Develop, mentor, and coach employees to build a highly engaged, safety-conscious, and quality-focused workforce.
- Foster positive employee relations and maintain an environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and respect.
Production Operations Management
- Direct daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments are achieved.
- Review production orders, work instructions, and customer requirements to determine labor, equipment, and material needs.
- Plan and prioritize manufacturing activities to optimize productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Coordinate activities across production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and minimize downtime.
- Monitor production performance and make real-time decisions to address operational challenges and improve throughput.
- Ensure adherence to established manufacturing methods, operating procedures, and production standards.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a culture of quality by ensuring products are manufactured according to customer specifications and company standards.
- Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Analyze production trends and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, increased efficiency, improved quality, and cost savings.
- Develop and maintain standardized work practices and operating procedures.
- Drive accountability for adherence to standardized processes and quality requirements.
Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all employees follow established safety procedures and regulations.
- Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and investigations to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Promote excellent housekeeping practices throughout assigned production areas.
- Train employees on safe work practices, equipment operation, and environmental compliance expectations.
Equipment & Resource Management
- Monitor equipment performance and production assets to ensure optimal utilization and operational reliability.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment issues, schedule repairs, and minimize production interruptions.
- Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to verify safe and efficient operation.
- Ensure adequate staffing, material availability, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities
- Review daily production reports, operational metrics, and workforce data to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
- Compile, analyze, and communicate production data, trends, and performance metrics to plant leadership.
- Participate in production meetings and contribute to strategic planning activities.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
- Experience managing production schedules, labor resources, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
- Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Development
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Management
- Employee Relations
- Safety Leadership
- Communication & Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Customer Focus
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Frequent walking, standing, and interaction with production equipment and personnel.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, or off-shift support as needed.
This position plays a critical role in delivering world-class manufacturing performance by ensuring safe operations, exceptional quality, employee engagement, and on-time delivery to customers.
\nCompany Description
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit
Company Description
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work