Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Dana Corp; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead and enhance manufacturing operations. This role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to solve problems effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and play a crucial role in the success of high-performance vehicle assembly. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or assembly experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities to ensure quality and productivity.
• Monitor shop floor safety and train team members on operations.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Supervisory Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Mechanical Aptitude

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway 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 Purpose

This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio. The facility is a Dana Final Assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee, provide leadership for and coordinate activities for production within the plant to ensure quality and productivity measurements are acceptable.


• Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production.


• Encourage teamwork within the lines and across all shifts.


• Monitor shop floor safety. Responsible for training team members in their operations and the safety requirements of that operation.


• Responsible for maintaining high standards for housekeeping, safety and general maintenance.


• Actively participate in all aspects of quality control as it related to daily production.


• 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. Must also ensure employees follow them.


• Monitor scrap on daily basis and implement corrective actions to achieve yearly scrap goals.


• Focus on improving product and process capability.


• Forward thinking and self-motivated in relation to production floor/ systems improvements.


• Involved in problem solving and corrective actions related to production issues.


• Oversee production meetings with employees in your department.


• Liaison to Team Leaders on all shifts (Coach, Lead, and Direct). Must be willing to accept phone calls during off hours.


• Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary.


• Update and assess employee-training matrix at all times.


• Schedule and post overtime requirements when necessary.


• Monitor vacation and attendance of employees in your department. Responsible for time entry.


• Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures.


• In charge of completing performance evaluations on employees.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.College degree or some college preferred.


• 3+ years in manufacturing or assembly experience. Union experience preferred.


• Supervisory experience preferred.


• Solution oriented 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.


• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office.


• Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly complex setting.


• Excellentorganizational skills.


• Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

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.