Production Supervisor

at  Dana Incorporated

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 three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – 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.

Experience:

• 5 plus years manufacturing experience preferred
• 3 plus years supervisory experience preferred
• Solution orientated with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving
• Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to think and act cross-functionally
• Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly complex setting
• New Product Launch experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing experienc

JOB PURPOSE

Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production

Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift**

• 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)
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience:

• 5 plus years manufacturing experience preferred
• 3 plus years supervisory experience preferred
• Solution orientated with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving
• Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to think and act cross-functionally
• Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly complex setting
• New Product Launch experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Education:
Associate degree in manufacturing, management, or equivalent preferred
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.
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