Production Supervisor
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At a glance
Job overview
Dana Incorporated is hiring a Production Supervisor. Dana Incorporated seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations at its Henderson, KY facility. The role ensures production targets are met safely and efficiently, manages frontline staff, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
Key focus areas include Supervise all department employees and manage production flow., Ensure 5S standards are maintained throughout the facility., and Improve product and process capability continuously..
Preferred (not required): Solution Oriented Problem Solving, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, and Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
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 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 Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role manages frontline employees, coordinates workflow, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production
Assure 5S throughout facility
Focus on improving product and process capability
Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary
Liaison to Team Leaders on all Shifts (Coach, Lead, & Direct)
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
Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree in manufacturing, management or equivalent preferred
5+ years manufacturing experience preferred
3+ years supervisory experience preferred
Forward thinking and self-motivated in continuous improvement production systems
Flexibile to work any shift and willing to accept phone calls during off hours
Skills
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
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of r ace, color, s ex, age, national origin, r eligion, s exual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1417121600
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