Production Supervisor 2nd

Dana Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams. The role involves ensuring efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and managing employee activities.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 4 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role. Ability to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge in machine set-up.
• Ability to work all three shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate activities and monitor employee attendance.
• Implement continuous improvements in production processes.
• Administer discipline and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

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 - 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 Purpose

To lead and manage production teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities.
• Assist in all items associated with the quality system.
• Continuous improvements to the production program.
• Assist in employee problem response and resolution.
• Maintain acceptable customer quality standards; maintain the quality of production; take necessary corrective action to improve.
• Meet production schedules, measure KPIs and develop & implement countermeasures to meet KPIs.
• Maintains high standards for housekeeping, safety, and general maintenance.
• Monitor employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records.
• Administer provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including coaching employees and administering discipline
• Maintain discipline within the department
• Maintain daily timekeeping and production records

Education and Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor degree in a applicable field and a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing supervisory role, or an equivalent number of work experience years as a production supervisor.
• Working knowledge in machine set-up.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Experience leading projects
• Must have the ability to work daily overtime and weekends as required.
• Must have the ability to work all three shifts
• Self motivated.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have excellent attendance record.

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.