Superintendent Production

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

 Auria Solutions, a Tier 1 automotive company, is conducting a search for a Production Superintendent. The Production Superintendent will be the management representative during the daytime hours and will have oversight of the entire operation during that time.  Candidates should be comfortable spending most of their time on the shop floor driving operational improvements. Experience in structured problem solving, coaching / developing both hourly and salaried team members, and working across functional boundaries will be critical to success.  

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Oversight of all functions on assigned shift, including, but not limited to, the following: 
  • Production.
  • Driving KPI performance and improvement. 
  • Safety.
  • Labor Efficiency.
  • Cost of Poor Quality.
  • On-Time Shipments.
  • Inventory Accuracy.
  • Developing and mentoring salaried supervisors. Coaching and developing hourly associates.
  • Ensure conformance to standard processes. 
  • Identify and Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives. Lead structured Kaizen events as needed. 
  • Provides guidance and support to team members, conducts training sessions, and manages employee performance. 
  • Lead, and teach, structured problem solving where needed.  
  • Directly support the Production Manager in all aspects of daily plant operations. 
  • Ensure that training occurs for new employees as well as cross training of existing employees. 

Required Competencies: 

• Ability to effectively work across multiple functional groups. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Business Acumen. 
• Desire and drive for career growth. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
• At least 7 years of progressive job responsibilities working in a manufacturing setting. 
• At least three (3) years in a leadership role.  
• Tier 1 automotive experience.