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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
As a Paint Production Supervisor at Group Trucks Operations – NRV, you will lead a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, directly responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance within your area. You will create stable daily operations, coach and develop operators, and ensure standards are followed while continuously improving how work is done.
You will translate plant and department objectives into clear daily expectations on the floor and ensure your team understands how their work contributes to building high-quality trucks, on time, every time.
You will lead a second shift paint operations team.
You will:
- Lead a team of hourly employees to achieve daily and weekly SQDCEP targets
- Ensure standardized work, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently followed
- Coach, develop, and engage employees to build skills, ownership, and accountability
- Drive daily problem solving and support continuous improvement activities
- Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, safety, and other support functions to remove obstacles and improve performance
- Demonstrate Volvo Values and Core Leadership Principles in daily leadership behaviors
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together.
You are a hands-on, people-focused leader with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building strong teams. You thrive in a manufacturing environment, are comfortable making decisions, and are motivated by achieving results through others.
Minimum Requirements and Preferences:
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree, or two (2) years’ leadership experience, or two (2) years’ experience in automotive repair or paint process.
- A safety-first mindset and attention to detail.
- Strong personal credibility, integrity and self-leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Manufacturing leadership experience is preferred.
Experience leading in a unionized environment is preferred
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Working with a motivated, passionate team.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first
- Focus on professional and personal development
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier
- Onsite medical facility, pharmacy, lactation center and gym specifically for Volvo employees.
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
- Adoption Assistance program.
- Paid caregiver and parental leave policies
- Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs.
- Competitive health/medical plans.
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
- Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match, as wells as additional automatic company contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Ready for the next move?
Your Future Team:
As a Paint Production Supervisor you will hold a very important role in the NRV Organization as well as in the Paint Leadership Team. You will report directly to an Area Manager and be part of a larger production leadership team within Paint Operations.
Your role is critical in connecting plant strategy to shop-floor execution. You are the primary leader shaping the daily employee experience and setting the tone for safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in your area.
Together we aim to create a clear vision to achieve our goals and always strive for a winning mentality in our daily performance. Our aim is to always demonstrate the Volvo Values and Core Leadership Principles. Our goal is to deliver a quality truck at the right time with a strong teamwork as a foundation to improve our performance and be a reliable partner in the Volvo Group and our customers.
You will lead the full scope of: Cab Paint. Your team has approximately twenty-five (25) direct reports.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $84,000 - $103,000 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
As a Paint Production Supervisor at Group Trucks Operations – NRV, you will lead a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, directly responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance within your area. You will create stable daily operations, coach and develop operators, and ensure standards are followed while continuously improving how work is done.
You will translate plant and department objectives into clear daily expectations on the floor and ensure your team understands how their work contributes to building high-quality trucks, on time, every time.
You will lead a second shift paint operations team.
You will:
- Lead a team of hourly employees to achieve daily and weekly SQDCEP targets
- Ensure standardized work, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently followed
- Coach, develop, and engage employees to build skills, ownership, and accountability
- Drive daily problem solving and support continuous improvement activities
- Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, safety, and other support functions to remove obstacles and improve performance
- Demonstrate Volvo Values and Core Leadership Principles in daily leadership behaviors
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together.
You are a hands-on, people-focused leader with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building strong teams. You thrive in a manufacturing environment, are comfortable making decisions, and are motivated by achieving results through others.
Minimum Requirements and Preferences:
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree, or two (2) years’ leadership experience, or two (2) years’ experience in automotive repair or paint process.
- A safety-first mindset and attention to detail.
- Strong personal credibility, integrity and self-leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Manufacturing leadership experience is preferred.
Experience leading in a unionized environment is preferred
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Working with a motivated, passionate team.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first
- Focus on professional and personal development
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier
- Onsite medical facility, pharmacy, lactation center and gym specifically for Volvo employees.
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
- Adoption Assistance program.
- Paid caregiver and parental leave policies
- Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs.
- Competitive health/medical plans.
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
- Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match, as wells as additional automatic company contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Ready for the next move?
Your Future Team:
As a Paint Production Supervisor you will hold a very important role in the NRV Organization as well as in the Paint Leadership Team. You will report directly to an Area Manager and be part of a larger production leadership team within Paint Operations.
Your role is critical in connecting plant strategy to shop-floor execution. You are the primary leader shaping the daily employee experience and setting the tone for safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in your area.
Together we aim to create a clear vision to achieve our goals and always strive for a winning mentality in our daily performance. Our aim is to always demonstrate the Volvo Values and Core Leadership Principles. Our goal is to deliver a quality truck at the right time with a strong teamwork as a foundation to improve our performance and be a reliable partner in the Volvo Group and our customers.
You will lead the full scope of: Cab Paint. Your team has approximately twenty-five (25) direct reports.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $84,000 - $103,000 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.
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Who's Hiring
- Eaton33
- Smurfit Westrock29
- ABB26
- Ford Motor Company26
- Tyson Foods Incorporated26
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing42
- Food & Beverage33
- Chemicals & Materials29
- Agriculture & Farming13
- Medical Devices3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant production supervisor jobs.
- 1-3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain it
- Experience using manufacturing execution systems or ERP software for production tracking
- Associate or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, operations management, or a related field
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as production schedules demand
Tips for Your Assistant Production Supervisor Job Search
Quantify output and throughput on your resume
Hiring managers for assistant production supervisor roles want to see production numbers, not just duties. Swap vague phrases for metrics like units produced per shift, downtime reduced, or defect rates lowered under your watch.
List your safety certifications upfront
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications move your application ahead of equally experienced candidates. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so screeners see them before reading your work history.
Target postings that name your production environment
Discrete manufacturing experience does not translate directly to continuous-process or food-grade environments. Search by industry and filter for the specific setting you know, whether that is automotive assembly, packaging lines, or regulated food production.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant production supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario questions about labor management
Interviewers will ask how you have handled absenteeism, shift conflicts, or underperforming team members. Have two or three specific situations ready that show you resolved the issue while keeping production on schedule.
Negotiate schedule flexibility and shift differential pay
Many assistant production supervisor roles require off-shift or rotating coverage. Before accepting an offer, clarify which shifts you will own and confirm whether the differential pay is built into base salary or paid as a separate line item.
Assistant Production Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant production supervisors?
The most active employers for assistant production supervisors right now are Eaton, Smurfit Westrock, and ABB, and the most openings are in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is highest.
How many assistant production supervisor jobs are remote?
About 6% of assistant production supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are production planning, scheduling coordination, and quality reporting roles where floor presence is not required daily.
How do you become an assistant production supervisor?
Start by building floor-level experience as an operator, technician, or team lead so you understand the production process you will oversee. Pursue an OSHA certification and, if your target industry uses it, a Lean or Six Sigma credential. Volunteer for lead responsibilities on your current shift to demonstrate supervisory readiness, then apply to assistant production supervisor postings that match your industry and equipment experience.
Can you get an assistant production supervisor job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited supervisory experience if they have strong floor-level tenure and a demonstrated ability to lead peers informally. Emphasize any time you trained new hires, covered a lead during absences, or drove a process improvement on your team. Targeting smaller facilities or second and third shifts can also lower the experience threshold for your first supervisory role.
What does the assistant production supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by one or two in-person rounds. The first in-person interview typically covers behavioral questions about team management, safety incidents, and production problem-solving. A second round often includes a facility tour where you may be asked to identify inefficiencies or describe how you would handle a specific floor scenario. Some manufacturers add a final conversation with an operations manager or HR before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to assistant production supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant production supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background, shift availability, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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