Production Supervisor, Surfacing & Paint

Singer Vehicle Design • Torrance, CA

47d • $86,953 - $108,691 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything is Important. That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.
We’re looking for a Production Supervisor, Surfacing & Paint to bring their passion, precision, and leadership skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Lead a team of painters, paint prepper, finishers, and bodywork technicians 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.
Set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of related work experience in an automotive, composite and/or assembly environment
• Three or more years of leadership experience in fast-paced production environment
• Solid technical background and knowledge of welding and parts fabrication
• Skilled experience reading and interpreting part and assembly drawings, BOMs, etc.
• Experience in making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts
• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members are trained on operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals
• Monitor the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures
• Use metrics and make recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Serve as a role model and facilitate 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
• Work with the Senior Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand
• Communicate 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
• Accurately report end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts
• Ensure that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities)

Benefits

• Singer employees in the US 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, tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED