Engine & Transmission Assembly Lead Supervisor

Daimler Truck North America; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match

Paid vacation 4 weeks

15 holidays

Parental leave 8 weeks

Employee assistance program

Healthcare & wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor I to lead a dedicated shop floor team on Engine and Transmission Assembly lines in Byesville, OH. The role focuses on safety, quality, and production targets while coaching technicians to improve throughput and line balance.

You will mentor staff, apply lean practices, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks, supporting continuous improvement and a zero-incident culture on the production floor.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 4 years of relevant experience preferred OR 6+ years relevant experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.
• Strong baseline knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly operations, or industrial production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and handle conflict resolution within a diverse team on a fast-paced shop floor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional support teams.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools, shop floor tracking software, or standard office suites (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and throughput for the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly production lines.
• Lead daily shift huddles and coordinate manpower assignments to ensure optimal production line balancing.
• Enforce corporate safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a zero-incident shop floor environment.
• Monitor and drive KPIs including powertrain assembly quality targets, defect reduction, and schedule adherence.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate assembly technicians to foster professional growth, cross-training, and strong team morale.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real-time, collaborating cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by identifying waste and implementing lean manufacturing principles (TOS/VPS) on the line.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Conflict resolution

Communication

Digital tools

Education

BS/BA + 4 years experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor I to lead a dedicated shop floor team on Engine and Transmission Assembly lines in Byesville, OH. The role focuses on safety, quality, and production targets while coaching technicians to improve throughput and line balance.

You will mentor staff, apply lean practices, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks, supporting continuous improvement and a zero-incident culture on the production floor.