Production Supervisor Axle 3rd

Davita Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor for its Fort Wayne facility to oversee manufacturing operations. The role is crucial for enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety while leading a team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or extensive supervisory experience, alongside knowledge in machine set-up and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a unionized facility and machine set-up.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate employee activities and maintain production schedules.
• Administer provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor degree in business

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

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

The purpose of Production Supervisors is to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety while managing a team of production staff.

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 safety, housekeeping, and general maintenance.
* Monitor employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records.
* Administer provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
* Maintain discipline within the department
* Maintain daily timekeeping and production records
* Must be able to work any shift

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
* Have a Bachelor degree in business or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing supervisory role.
* Knowledge in machine set-up.
* Ability to develop trust and build relationships quickly.
* Self-motivated.
* Good organizational skills.
* Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
* Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
* Must be able to lead projects.
* Experience working in a unionized facility.

MISCELLANEOUS:
* Assist in process improvements.
* Proven dedication to Total Quality and Continuous Improvement

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.

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