Production Supervisor
Autocar · Hagerstown, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
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The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Autocar (automotive) in Hagerstown, IN.
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Indiana: typical posted base $79k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 49 production supervisor openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 94%
- Lean 22%
- 5S 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from AutocarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
include ensuring that quality
requirements
are being met, operators are performing their work in accordance with all safety policies, operators are making takt time, ensuring daily production
requirements
are achieved with minimal to no overtime.
Location: Hagerstown, IN
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure all operators are following the established safety standards.
- ◆Ensure each truck at each station is built to our quality standards.
- ◆Ensure all stations are backflushed correctl y.
- ◆Ensure daily line rate targets are achieved.
- ◆Effectively manage personnel issues .
Education
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- ✓Previous supervision experience in manufacturing
responsibilities
outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.
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Autocar®, LLC, headquartered in Hagerstown, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer of severe duty trucks. With a steady stream of innovations to their Xpeditor® line - ranging from improved ergonomic cabs and integrated controls to a new hybrid-drive refuse truck - Autocar has staked out a position as the industry's technology and innovation leader. Moreover, they have forged strong partnerships with the leading suppliers in the business, including, Allison®, Cummins®, ArvinMeritor®, Hendrickson®, and others.
Production Supervisor
As a P roduction S upervisor , you will be responsible for the overall performance of one of the assembly lines producing a portion of our overall product . Each line consists of 8-10 workstations , with 2-3 operators per station. The
Skills
- •Ability to get and remain organized while multi-tasking.
- •Computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- •Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and direct available manpower to accomplish these tasks.
- •Good understanding of various hand tools, especially torque tools and requirements.
Work Environment
- •This position is on the production floor, walking regularly station-to-station, monitoring daily production in their area of responsibility.
What We Offer
- •Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and impact
- •Performance-based annual bonuses that reward results and contributions
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
- •401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future
- •8 paid company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance