Production Supervisor

Dauch; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, coordinate activities, train staff and ensure safety while emphasizing Lean methods and quality. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, preferably in a union environment, and a relevant degree. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environment, with a minimum of two years in a supervisor capacity.
• Supervisory experience in a union facility is preferred.
• Bachelor’s / Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to motivate employees, with exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Accountability and ability to manage performance, develop and coach direct reports and department members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, coordinate production operations and train the production team.
• Champion product quality, workmanship, and processes to meet internal and customer requirements.
• React to non-value added or cost issues during production activities and take corrective action.
• Utilize staff hours, machines, and tools for economical production.
• Provide input to management to enable cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Administer company policies/laws governing hiring, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Review performance, coach for improvement, and set objectives for all reporting to this position.
• Maintain a skilled, flexible and efficient workforce; train personnel.
• Coordinate quality efforts and achieve quality standards; seek improvements to cost structure.
• Prepare reports, such as daily shift activity reports.
• Champion 5S, Lean, and housekeeping programs; promote diversity and inclusion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting TitleProduction SupervisorLegal EntityGKN Sinter Metals LLC (Delaware)Job Description SummaryOversees, monitors, coordinates, trains and facilitates production team activities, giving importance to individual member’s and overall team’s achievement of established goals. Ensures teams goals are aligned with and representative of the company’s directives. Acts as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization.Job Description:Implement and follow all safety practices and preventative safety measuresDirect, supervise and coordinate production operationsChampion product quality, workmanship, methods and processes to meet internal and customer requirements.React to and take action upon non-value added or cost issues that may arise during production activities.Utilize skills, knowledge, abilities, experience, staff hours, machines, and tools to most economical advantageRecognize and react to equipment issues.Provide input to management to facilitate effective cost reduction, work simplification, scheduling, or other continuous improvement measures.Administer company and government policies/laws in accordance with all employee actions (hiring, layoffs, terminations, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.)Review performance of, coach for improvement, and set objectives for all reporting to this positionRecommend personnel actions, changes of assignment, training ,etc. for department.Maintain and train a skilled, flexible and efficient work forceCoordinate quality efforts and achieve quality standardsMaintain and seek improvement to the cost structure of the facility.Champion 5S, Lean, and housekeeping programsPrepare reports as directed. Such as Daily report out of shifts activities.Champion Diversity & Inclusion in line with the Company guidelinesAll other duties as assigned.Required Skills and EducationMinimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environment, with a minimum of two years in a supervisor capacity. Supervisory experience in a union facility is preferred. Bachelor’s / Associates degree preferred. This position requires knowledge of operations and Lean manufacturing concepts. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office are also desired. This position requires the ability to motivate employees, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships. Accountability and ability to manage performance, develop and coach direct reports and department members is also a must.About Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.