Lead Production Supervisor — Lean Ops & 5S Champion

Dana Corp; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Henderson, KY. You will manage frontline staff, coordinate workflow, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role emphasizes coaching, implementing improvements, and ensuring adherence to work standards, with a focus on reducing scrap and increasing plant efficiency. Strong supervisory and problem-solving capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Forward thinking and self-motivated in continuous improvement production systems.
• Flexibile to work any shift and willing to accept phone calls during off hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production.
• Assure 5S throughout facility.
• Focus on improving product and process capability.
• Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary.
• Liaison to Team Leaders on all Shifts (Coach, Lead, & Direct).
• Actively participate in all aspects of quality control as it relates to daily production.
• Involved in problem solving and corrective actions related to production issues.
• Verify work standards / set up sheets, quality checkpoint sheets and all other production related documents are present at the point of use and up to date and employees follow them.
• Analyze repairs and scrap trends on daily basis and implement immediate and long term corrective actions to achieve yearly scrap goals and plant efficiency
• Monitor vacation/bonus days and attendance of employees in your department
• Update and assess employee-training matrix at all times
• Lead and audit shop floor safety and training for employees in your department

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

New product launches

Lean manufacturing

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing or management

Job description

Dana Corp is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Henderson, KY. You will manage frontline staff, coordinate workflow, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role emphasizes coaching, implementing improvements, and ensuring adherence to work standards, with a focus on reducing scrap and increasing plant efficiency. Strong supervisory and problem-solving capabilities are essential.