Production Supervisor 3rd

Dana Incorporated; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and manage manufacturing teams in our Fort Wayne area facility. You will ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, and within budget, while upholding the required quality standards.

The role requires coordinating shifts, meeting KPIs, and implementing continuous improvements. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of supervisory experience, and be able to work overtime, weekends, and all shifts while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• 4+ years manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and project leadership.
• Ability to work daily overtime and weekends; able to work all three shifts.
• Excellent written and oral communication; reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities to meet production goals.
• Assist in maintaining quality system compliance and timely documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in the production program.
• Lead problem resolution and corrective actions.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, and equipment uptime standards.
• Monitor attendance and production records; manage shift performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field

Tools

Machine set-up

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.

Required Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor degree in an 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.