Evening Production Supervisor – Lean & Quality Leader

Dana Canada Corp.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Tennessee facility. You will manage production teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across maintenance, quality, engineering, and HR. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or supervisory roles.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage production team including scheduling, training, coaching, performance management.
• Monitor production efficiency, scrap rates, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Human Resources departments to support manufacturing objectives.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate KPIs to team members.
• Implement and support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Oversee inventory control and material usage within the production area.
• Participate in audits and corrective action activities.
• Support new product launches and process improvements.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Automotive manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

OSHA safety

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office

Manufacturing reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years experience

3+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Dana is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Tennessee facility. You will manage production teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across maintenance, quality, engineering, and HR. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.