Product Quality Control and Inspection Supervisor II - 2nd Shift

dtna; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America's Mount Holly facility is seeking a Custom Manufacturing Shop Supervisor to lead a unionized team in a fast‑ paced shop. You will oversee technicians and staff, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure efficient workflow.

The role offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits and a swing shift. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and be ready to manage Lean initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exchange information tactfully with employees.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Resume attached.

Responsibilities

• Promote a zero-injury culture and ensure safety policy compliance.
• Ensure all builds meet customer specs, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and support root cause analysis.
• Execute production schedules to meet delivery requirements by monitoring workflow, staffing, and resources.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, service, sales, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MES

Reading blueprints

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree OR 8 years experience

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Inside the Role

The Custom Manufacturing Truck Shop Supervisor is responsible for supervising a unionized work force in daily operations within a custom truck manufacturing shop. This role oversees technicians and supporting team members, ensures safety, quality standards and on time delivery metrics are met. The supervisor will coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and workflow while promoting continuous improvement and employee engagement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits and Perks

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans

Please note: This is a swing shift role at our Mt Holly Plant

What You Drive at DTNA

Production & Operations Leadership

• Promote a zero-injury culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies, audits, investigations and procedures
• Ensure all builds meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, support root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Execute production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements by monitoring workflow, staffing, and resource utilization
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, service, sales, supply chain, and quality areas of CTS & DTNA.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Team Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members for flexible operations
• Maintain time and production records including employee documentation for attendance, performance, scheduling, and labor allocations.
• Support employee training and cross-functional skill development
• Maintain positive employee relations and team engagement

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Drive waste reduction and operational efficiency improvements
• Support budget and cost control initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors and 5-7 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, is required
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees
• Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Knowledge of truck assembly processes and custom upfit operations
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Root cause and practical problem solving
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
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