Production Supervisor – Engine & Transmission Assembly Lead

Daimler Truck AG; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

15 holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Health care plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor I in Byesville, OH to lead Engine and Transmission Assembly teams on the shop floor. You will coach technicians, drive safety protocols, monitor KPIs, and support line balancing for daily targets.

You will foster lean improvements, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering and quality groups to reduce defects and waste while maintaining a positive, results-driven culture.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 4 years of relevant experience preferred OR 6+ years leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.
• Strong baseline knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly operations, or industrial production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and handle conflict resolution within a diverse team on a fast-paced shop floor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional support teams.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools, shop floor tracking software, or standard office suites (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and throughput for the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly production lines.
• Lead daily shift huddles and coordinate manpower assignments to ensure optimal production line balancing.
• Enforce corporate safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a zero-incident shop floor environment.
• Monitor and drive KPIs including powertrain assembly quality targets, defect reduction, and schedule adherence.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate assembly technicians to foster professional growth and strong team morale.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real-time, collaborating with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by identifying waste and implementing lean manufacturing principles on the line.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Plant floor management systems

Shop floor tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor I in Byesville, OH to lead Engine and Transmission Assembly teams on the shop floor. You will coach technicians, drive safety protocols, monitor KPIs, and support line balancing for daily targets.

You will foster lean improvements, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering and quality groups to reduce defects and waste while maintaining a positive, results-driven culture.