Production Supervisor - Lean Manufacturing & KPI Champion

Dana Canada Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our production team in Fort Wayne, IN. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and drive improvements across the production line. The role requires a Bachelor degree and several years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

You will manage shifts, coordinate with quality, safety, and maintenance, and monitor KPIs to meet production schedules. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge in machine setup.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects.
• Ability to work daily overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work all three shifts.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self motivation

Education

Bachelor degree in an applicable field

Tools

Machine setup

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our production team in Fort Wayne, IN. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and drive improvements across the production line. The role requires a Bachelor degree and several years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

You will manage shifts, coordinate with quality, safety, and maintenance, and monitor KPIs to meet production schedules. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.