Production Supervisor
Gestamp · Alabama
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Gestamp (automotive) in Alabama.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, TPM
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $78k–$104k.
Median of the low and high ends of 286 live postings that list pay, out of 1025 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live production postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 76%
- EHS / safety 29%
- FDA / GMP 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Full description from GestampAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
Working Leader of a team in support of all manufacturing process. Supports & Trains Team Members in all Essential Functions & Skill Sets required to Continually Improve the Process. Responsible for the Value Stream of there area of operation. Also responsible for all production processes and supportive lean systems of there area.
Responsibilities
- ◆Leader of Standardized Work Practices Documentation and Execution
- ◆Assists other Team Members in Continually improving the Operation
- ◆Is Required to be able to Proficiently Perform all Job Related Functions of the Operation
- ◆Trains team members in the application of Lean Tools & Systems
- ◆Responsible for Product and Process Quality
- ◆Initially Leads Problem Solving Efforts
- ◆Actively participate in and help to design TPM and preventive maintenance programs.
- ◆Assist operators in TPM implementation.
- ◆Responsible for Assessment & Development of Team Improvement Goals
- ◆Visual Reporting of Operational Measures
- ◆Supports the Continual Pursuit of Waste Elimination
- ◆Responsible for Safety
- ◆Will Perform Production Work When Team Members are Absent
Education and experience
- ✓Having been trained in Lean Manufacturing Principals is a plus
- ✓A minimum of an Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution a plus
- ✓Must have the Ability to Work in a Team Based Environment
- ✓Any Technical Skills are a plus
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Assembly Team Leader
With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- •Has experience with PC based systems Microsoft applications
- •Must have excellent people and communication Skills
- •Must Handle Physical Demands of Production Operations
Of the position
- •Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
- •Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- •While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
- •The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- •The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- •The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
- •The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted