Lean Production Supervisor – Safety, Quality & Team Coaching

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate manufacturing operations, train staff, and drive achievement of production goals in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires Lean and 5S knowledge, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to coach teams on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This position focuses on cost control, efficiency, and meeting customer requirements within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a union facility preferred
• Lean manufacturing concepts and MS Office proficiency required

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and coordinate production operations
• Implement and follow safety practices and preventative safety measures
• Champion product quality, workmanship, methods and processes to meet internal and customer requirements
• React to non-value added or cost issues that arise during production
• Utilize resources to optimize costs
• Recognize and respond to equipment issues
• Provide input to management for cost reduction and continuous improvement
• Administer company policies and employee actions
• Review performance of reporting staff and set objectives
• Recommend personnel actions and training for the department
• Maintain a skilled, flexible and efficient workforce
• Coordinate quality efforts to meet standards
• Maintain and seek improvements to the facility's cost structure
• Champion 5S, Lean, and housekeeping programs
• Prepare reports such as daily shift activity summaries
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion per company guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s / Associate degree preferred

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate manufacturing operations, train staff, and drive achievement of production goals in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires Lean and 5S knowledge, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to coach teams on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This position focuses on cost control, efficiency, and meeting customer requirements within a unionized environment.