
Production Supervisor (Coach)
Lear · Detroit, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Lear (automotive) in Detroit, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Michigan: typical posted base $84k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 26 production supervisor openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $84k–$141k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 52%
- Union environment 36%
- 5S 36%
- Six Sigma 28%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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This plant: Lear in Detroit
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
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requirements
are clearly communicated and accurately executed. The Production Coach assigns duties, monitors workflow, and takes appropriate action to address operational challenges while effectively communicating issues, concerns, or observations that may impact Lear's ability to manufacture a quality product and achieve on-time delivery commitments. This position also supports continuous improvement efforts and promotes a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Directly supervise production employees and provide day-to-day leadership and support.
- ◆Carry out supervisory
responsibilities
in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- ◆Interview, hire, onboard, and train employees to support operational needs.
- ◆Plan, assign, and direct work activities to meet production objectives.
- ◆Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching, recognition, and corrective action as needed.
- ◆Address employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and foster a positive work environment.
- ◆Inspect products to ensure conformance with quality specifications and standards.
- ◆Direct machine setup and adjustments to support efficient production operations.
- ◆Review production schedules and estimate labor
requirements
to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- ✓Communicate and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- ✓Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and performance targets.
- ✓Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- ✓Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through changes in work processes, equipment utilization, and working conditions.
- ✓Analyze and resolve production and workforce issues, providing guidance and support to team members as needed.
Requirements
Minimum of an Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Previous experience supervising production workers
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Job Description
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