Production Supervisor, Surfacing & Paint (Torrance, CA)

About Singer

We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

Production Supervisor, Surfacing and Paint

Summary of Position

Under direct leadership, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations. You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.

Essential Duties

• Ensures all team members are trained on operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals

• Monitors the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures

• Uses metrics and makes recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

• Serves as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team

• Evaluates the work of assigned staff, provides feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations

• Works with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand

• Communicates approved schedules to team members, approves vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approves timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate

• Coordinates and agrees on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be deliver on expectations; follows up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays

• Provides technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow

• Accurately reports end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts

• Ensures that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities)

• Ensures that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicates with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production

• Evaluates, maintains, and coordinates equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent “right first time” quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials

• Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues

• Supports other functions and departments as required based on operational need

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of supervisor or management experience

• Experience in an automotive production and/or manufacturing environment within a paint department

Skills/Abilities and Attributes

• Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc.

• Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts

• Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders

• Experience in reading production schedules

• Basic understanding of Lean Principles, 5S organization principles

• Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

• Highly motivated with strong work ethic that works well independently

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate with other teams and departments

• Strong competency to independently apply technical judgement, troubleshoot, and solve a wide range of technical problems

• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively

• Possesses leadership skills

• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

Compensation

The starting salary range for this position is between $85,020 - $106,400 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.   

Department: Production and Quality

This is a non-management position

This is a full-time position