Production Supervisor, Surfacing & Paint (Torrance, CA) **About Singer** We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations. **Production Supervisor, Surfacing and Paint** **Summary of Position** Under direct leadership, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations. You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication. **Essential Duties** + Ensures all team members are trained on operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals + Monitors the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures + Uses metrics and makes recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost + Serves as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team + Evaluates the work of assigned staff, provides feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations + Works with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand + Communicates approved schedules to team members, approves vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approves timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate + Coordinates and agrees on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be deliver on expectations; follows up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays + Provides technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow + Accurately reports end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts + Ensures that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities) + Ensures that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicates with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production + Evaluates, maintains, and coordinates equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent “right first time” quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials + Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues + Supports other functions and departments as required based on operational need + Performs all other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications** + Six (6) or more years of supervisor or management experience + Experience in an automotive production and/or manufacturing environment within a paint department **Skills/Abilities and Attributes** + Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc. + Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts + Experience with reading work/manufacturing orders + Experience in reading production schedules + Basic understanding of Lean Principles, 5S organization principles + Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) + Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines + Highly motivated with strong work ethic that works well independently + Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate with other teams and departments + Strong competency to independently apply technical judgement, troubleshoot, and solve a wide range of technical problems + Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively + Possesses leadership skills + Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment **Compensation** The starting salary range for this position is between **$85,020 - $106,400** per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. **Benefits** Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company. **Equal Employment Opportunity** We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.    Department: Production and Quality This is a non-management position This is a full-time position