General Foreman
North American Lighting · Muscle Shoals, AL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $69k–$118k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at North American Lighting (automotive) in Muscle Shoals, AL. NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Base pay
- $69k–$118k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 76%
- CNC 59%
- Machining 59%
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- Lean 24%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at North American Lighting
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: North American Lighting in Muscle Shoals
5 other open roles at this site.
- Tooling Engineer - I · Manufacturing
- Quality Engineer - II · Quality
- Production Engineer - II · Production
- Quality Engineer - I · Quality
- Equipment Engineer - II · Manufacturing
Full description from North American LightingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Your Background
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, or a related discipline, plus 8 years of manufacturing experience or 5 years NAL manufacturing experience OR
- ✓Associate’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, or a related discipline, plus 10 years of manufacturing experience or 7 years of NAL Manufacturing experience OR
- ✓High School or GED, plus 12 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
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Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a General Foreman to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct the operations of an assigned production area in the manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, productivity, and all related personnel.
Your Priorities
- •Leads and directs department supervisors with respect to the volume, cost, and quality of their production area, and in meeting both production schedules and delivery dates.
- •Promotes the efficient utilization of equipment, facilities, personnel, and raw materials.
- •Prepares and maintains production reports.
- •Works with the Plant AGM to develop goals, standards, and work schedules for the production area.
- •Ensures compliance with company policies and safety standards throughout areas of responsibility.
- •Manages departmental budgets and operations, including recommendation of capital equipment.
Diversity at NAL
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
Location: Muscle Shoals Plant