Production Supervisor

Dana Canada Corp.; Henderson, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Henderson, KY, seeks an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead a production department and drive daily operations.

You will coach teams, manage workflow, ensure 5S, and advance continuous improvement initiatives while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, data-driven plant environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in the department and manage the flow of production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and 5S throughout the facility.
• Coach and issue disciplinary notices when necessary.
• Schedule and post overtime requirements as needed.
• Lead safety training and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Cross-functional Collaboration

New Product Launch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent

5+ years manufacturing experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production
• Forward thinking and self-motivated in continuous improvement production systems
• Assure 5S throughout facility
• Focus on improving product and process capability
• Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary
• Schedule and post overtime requirements 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
• Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures

Education and 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

Skills

• Solution orientated with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving
• Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to think and act cross-functionally
• Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly complex setting
• New Product Launch experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.