Supervisor Production 1st

Dana Canada Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate daily production activities across multiple shifts. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in supervision, with lean manufacturing experience and machine setup knowledge. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The position emphasizes leadership, attendance, and the ability to work overtime as needed; strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and machine setup is required.
• Experience leading projects and selecting countermeasures.
• Ability to work daily overtime and all three shifts; strong attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities and maintain production schedules.
• Support quality system activities and drive continuous improvements.
• Lead improvement projects and monitor KPIs with countermeasures.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and production discipline.
• Maintain production timekeeping records and attendance data.
• Assist in administering the collective bargaining agreement and discipline.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Communication

Attendance

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Machine setup

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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing supervisory role, or an equivalent number of work experience years as a production supervisor.
• Working knowledge in machine set-up.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects.
• Must have the ability to work daily overtime and weekends as required.
• Must have the ability to work all three shifts.
• Self motivated.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have excellent attendance record.

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.