Production Supervisor 3rd

Dana Canada Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our production team in Fort Wayne, IN. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and drive improvements across the production line. The role requires a Bachelor degree and several years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

You will manage shifts, coordinate with quality, safety, and maintenance, and monitor KPIs to meet production schedules. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge in machine setup.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects.
• Ability to work daily overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work all three shifts.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self motivation

Education

Bachelor degree in an applicable field

Tools

Machine setup

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.