Production Supervisor

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.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Production Supervision is to be the first line of management of a production team. The primary concern for this candidate will be to keep a production line operational and maintaining the ongoing production of the end product. The goal is to maximise production up-time while maintaining product quality and staff safety.

Job Duties And 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. Maintains high standards for housekeeping, safety, and general maintenance. Monitor employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records. Maintain discipline within the department Maintain daily timekeeping and production records

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Have a Bachelor degree in business or minimum of 5 years of manufacturing supervisory role. Knowledge in machine set-up. Self motivated. Good organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills. Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required. Ability to travel for education, training, and production department representation on customer/supplier calls. Must have excellent attendance record. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Kanban. Must be able to lead projects.

MISCELLANEOUS

Assist in process improvements. Desire to become a manager. Proven dedication to Total Quality and Continuous Improvement

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