Production Supervisor - Lean, 5S & CI

Dana; Henderson, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Henderson, KY seeks a production supervisor to oversee department operations and drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing plant. You will lead shifts, coordinate overtime, enforce 5S, and maintain production records to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and Lean manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in manufacturing and 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in the department and manage the flow of production.
• Forward thinking and self-motivated in continuous improvement production systems.
• Assure 5S throughout facility.
• Focus on improving product and process capability.
• Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary.
• Schedule and post overtime requirements when necessary.
• Liaison to Team Leaders on all Shifts (Coach, Lead, & Direct).
• Flexibile to work any shift and willing to accept phone calls during off hours.
• Actively participate in all aspects of quality control as it relates to daily production.
• Involved in problem solving and corrective actions related to production issues.
• 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 and employees follow them.
• Analyze repairs and scrap trends on daily basis and implement immediate and long term corrective actions to achieve yearly scrap goals and plant efficiency.
• Monitor vacation/bonus days and attendance of employees in your department.
• Update and assess employee-training matrix at all times.
• Lead and audit shop floor safety and training for employees in your department.
• Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• In charge of completing performance evaluations on employees.
• Administer ADP Etime/Payroll

Skills

Supervisory

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ADP Etime/Payroll

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. in Henderson, KY seeks a production supervisor to oversee department operations and drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing plant. You will lead shifts, coordinate overtime, enforce 5S, and maintain production records to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and Lean manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in manufacturing and 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.