• Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

    International (Huntsville, AL)


    Position Overview

    International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is currently seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to join our first shift operations team. In this key leadership role, you will serve as the go-to expert for implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, driving operational efficiency, and managing production teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

     

    You’ll lead cross-functional efforts to improve process capability, reduce absenteeism and workmanship issues, optimize materials and tooling, and enhance overall workforce effectiveness.

     

    This position is critical to the ongoing success and daily operations of the facility—ensuring production meets quality, cost, and delivery goals while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets

    + Prioritize and adjust production schedules based on product demand, equipment performance, and material availability

    + Provide technical leadership for Lean Manufacturing initiatives including line balancing, 5S, and real-time process management

    + Plan and manage budgets, workforce schedules, and labor resources

    + Oversee implementation of First Time Quality, Roll

    + Throughput Yield, and other performance metrics

    + Identify and resolve production challenges with fast, practical solutions

    + Support cross-functional areas including Facilities, Tooling, Materials, and Training

    + Recruit, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure optimal performance

    Minimum Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree

    + At least 3 years of production/manufacturing experience

    OR

    + Master’s degree

    + At least 1 year of production/manufacturing experience

    OR

    + At least 5 years of production/manufacturing experience

    Additional Requirements

    + 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)

     

    Desired Skills

     

    + Prior manufacturing leadership experience

    + Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement programs

    + Experience with safety and quality programs

    + Understanding of P&L drivers and operational cost control

    + Proficient in line balancing and real-time production adjustments

    + Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make changes on the fly

    + Proven ability to manage teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments

    + Strong communication and leadership skills at all levels of the organization

     

    Benefits and Compensation

     

    We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

     

    For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

     

    You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

     

    Company Overview

    ABOUT TRATON

    With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

     

    ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few 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 parts. In 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 www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

     

    *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    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.

     

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.