Production Supervisor Axle 2nd

Dana Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Fort Wayne is seeking a production supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensuring efficient, on-time, and high-quality output. The role emphasizes adherence to budgets, safety, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a relevant field with 4+ years of supervisory experience, strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, machine setup, and project leadership. Overtime and all three shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field with 4+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Knowledge of machine setup and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven project leadership and ability to work overtime and across three shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities.
• Support quality system activities.
• Drive 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

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Machine set-up knowledge

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

4+ years manufacturing supervisory experience

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.

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

PRIMARY JOB 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 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.