• Manufacturing Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift

    International (Huntsville, AL)


    Position Overview

    International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift) to join our dynamic team. In this critical leadership role, you will drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing practices, guide high-performing production teams, and play a vital role in ensuring our plant delivers world-class quality, cost, and delivery performance.

     

    As a frontline leader, you will be the key liaison between plant floor activities and upper management—implementing strategy, coaching your team, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

    Training & Schedule:

    Training: This role requires up to 6 months (or more, as needed) of hands-on training on 1st shift

     

    Permanent Shift: Upon completion of training, the position transitions to 3rd shift (Mon–Thurs, 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM)

    Responsibilities

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

    + Adjust and prioritize schedules based on product demand, equipment readiness, and materials availability

    + Champion Lean Manufacturing practices such as line balancing, 5S, and real-time process management

    + Oversee team performance, staffing, training, and development

    + Track and improve KPIs including First Time Quality (FTQ) and Roll Throughput Yield (RTY)

    + Quickly identify and resolve production and workforce challenges

    + Collaborate across departments—Facilities, Tooling, Materials, and Training—to ensure smooth operations

    + Foster a positive, engaged team culture with a focus on accountability and results

    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

     

    + Experience with metal machining techniques, equipment & production machining processes

    + Prior experience leading in a manufacturing environment

    + Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools

    + Familiarity with quality assurance and workplace safety programs

    + Financial acumen related to operational budgets and cost control

    + Strong capabilities in real-time production problem solving and decision-making

    + Proven track record of managing teams in high-speed, high-volume settings

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all organizational levels

    + Ability to coach, mentor, and develop frontline team members

     

    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.

     

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