3rd Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & Safety Focus

Dekko; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

8% retirement plan

Job summary

Dekko in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a capable Production Supervisor to manage and maintain production staff, schedule to meet customer demands, assure quality products, and on-time delivery. This role includes shipping/receiving, raw material control, and a strong emphasis on safety.

You will lead by example with lean principles, ensure discipline through timely reviews and corrective actions, and partner with the operations management team to meet plant goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent supervision and leadership capabilities.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Requires lean business principles, learned through experience and available publications/courses.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Act independently.
• 3+ years of experience as a supervisor in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of all products produced at plant and customer base.
• Minimize delinquency and overtime.
• Ensure product builds correctly using standard work practices.
• Complete timely job reviews and handle disciplinary actions professionally.
• Assist with development and implementation of new corporate policies and safety practices.
• Support operations management and participate in Dekko training programs.
• Monitor scrap and rework; develop corrective action plans.
• Assist in meeting plant and corporate goals and drive 5S initiatives.
• Lead safety council and drive safety practices across the plant.
• Perform machine set-ups for efficient operation of equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Lean principles

High school diploma

Independent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor/Associates (preferred)

Six Sigma Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Dekko in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a capable Production Supervisor to manage and maintain production staff, schedule to meet customer demands, assure quality products, and on-time delivery. This role includes shipping/receiving, raw material control, and a strong emphasis on safety.

You will lead by example with lean principles, ensure discipline through timely reviews and corrective actions, and partner with the operations management team to meet plant goals.