2nd Shift Production Leader — Lean, Safety & KPI Focus

Great Dane; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dane in Nebraska is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee a team Monday-Thursday 10-hour shifts, ensuring safety, quality and production goals are met.

Responsibilities include planning staffing, coordinating with Supervisors and Engineering to resolve build issues, and enforcing GMP, SOPs, and 5S practices. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Team Leader experience and a track record of meeting performance goals.
• Graduates from Team Leader Academy or with a college degree.
• Annual review must reflect 'Meets Expectations' or above.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety rules, and lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.
• Manage and direct employees to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
• Plan staffing for the week and prepare line for next shift; manage rework/defects/scrap.
• Lead 5S, lean activities, and standard work with ME department.
• Interview, train, and evaluate employees; handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Attend weekly safety meetings and communicate topics to the team.
• Attend weekly review meetings to align Sales Order and BOM accuracy.
• Coordinate with Supervisors and Superintendent to meet production schedule.
• Work with Engineering to resolve build process issues affecting quality or safety.
• Communicate with Production Manager and ME/Maintenance Manager on tooling and safety while maintaining schedule.
• Oversee timecards, approvals, vacations, and attendance for direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team Leader

Leadership

Read blueprints

ERP & MRP Systems

Production Planning

SOPs

GMP

Coaching

KPI Management

Education

High School or GED

Team Leader Academy or college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP & MRP Systems

Job description

Great Dane in Nebraska is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee a team Monday-Thursday 10-hour shifts, ensuring safety, quality and production goals are met.

Responsibilities include planning staffing, coordinating with Supervisors and Engineering to resolve build issues, and enforcing GMP, SOPs, and 5S practices. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.