Production Supervisor (Wentzville, MO)

Production Supervisor – General Assembly

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Compensation: $40–$45/hour, plus PTO, paid holidays, and optional benefits

Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension or direct hire

Schedule: Variable shifts – flexibility required (Must be able to support all 3 shifts)

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Production Supervisors to lead manufacturing operations within a fast-paced automotive General Assembly environment.

This position is responsible for supervising approximately 40 production employees, overseeing daily production activities, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving operational performance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on leader with strong communication skills, sound decision-making abilities, and experience managing employees in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a unionized (UAW) facility is highly valued.

This role supports General Motors vehicle assembly operations, with an emphasis on performance across Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities for approximately 40 production employees within General Assembly.
• Oversee production schedules, staffing, manpower allocation, and operational performance.
• Monitor production processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity targets are met.
• Independently identify and resolve production issues to minimize disruptions and maintain operational continuity.
• Collaborate with technical, maintenance, and administrative teams to address equipment, process, and production concerns.

Employee Management & Development

• Provide hands-on leadership, real-time coaching, and performance feedback to production employees.
• Manage employee attendance, staffing concerns, and daily personnel matters.
• Hold team members accountable for safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Support employee training, evaluations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain effective communication with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct routine safety inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with established manufacturing standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GM's SPQRCE framework.
• Analyze production, quality, and maintenance data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a safe, accountable, and productive manufacturing environment.

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate production reports, employee records, and operational documentation.
• Complete daily administrative tasks, including data entry, attendance tracking, and production reporting.
• Utilize computer systems and software to monitor workforce activity and operational performance.
• Communicate production updates, staffing issues, and operational concerns to management.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing operations, production supervision, or related industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and make independent decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with production employees and management.
• Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes, systems, and procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production methods, and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery, equipment, tools, and maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret production documentation, technical drawings, and operational instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or a related field.
• Previous production supervisory or group leadership experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience working in a unionized or UAW manufacturing environment.
• Technical manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• Familiarity with Kronos, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience leading large production teams in a high-volume assembly environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and manufacturing performance metrics.

Work Schedule & Requirements

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Scheduling Expectations

• Candidates must be flexible and available to work any of the three shifts.
• The first week will be worked on 1st shift. The assigned shift will be confirmed during that week.
• Weekend work is required, following a rotation of two Saturdays on and one Saturday off.
• Employees may periodically be required to work seven consecutive days.
• Estimated overtime: 12 hours.
• This is a fully onsite position with no remote work or travel requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced, hands-on manufacturing leader who is comfortable managing a large production team, addressing employee concerns, and making independent operational decisions.

They will demonstrate strong accountability, effective communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to balance safety, quality, staffing, and production demands in a fast-paced automotive assembly environment.

HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).