Production Supervisor - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Dana Incorporated; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Henderson, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. You will supervise frontline employees, coordinate workflow, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years supervisory experience, and 5+ years manufacturing experience; Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in your 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

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent

5+ years manufacturing experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Henderson, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. You will supervise frontline employees, coordinate workflow, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years supervisory experience, and 5+ years manufacturing experience; Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.