Manufacturing Production Supervisor I

Inside the Role As a Manufacturing Production Supervisor I, you will lead a dedicated shop floor team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence within our Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly lines. At DTNA, our manufacturing environment thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared pride in building the future of commercial vehicles. In this role, you will champion a culture of safety and accountability while directly coaching assembly technicians to meet production targets for these critical powertrain components. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will sharpen your leadership capabilities, gain deep exposure to lean manufacturing systems, and directly influence the efficiency of our primary assembly lines. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of$78,000 - $100,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA - Oversee daily operations and throughput for the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly production lines. - Lead daily shift huddles and coordinate manpower assignments to ensure optimal production line balancing. - Enforce corporate safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a zero-incident shop floor environment. - Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including powertrain assembly quality targets, defect reduction, and schedule adherence. - Coach, mentor, and evaluate assembly technicians to foster professional growth, cross-training, and strong team morale. - Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real-time, collaborating cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues. - Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by identifying waste and implementing lean manufacturing principles (TOS/VPS) on the line. Knowledge You Should Bring - BS/BA and 4 years of relevant experience preferred OR 6+ years relevant experience leading teams of people in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree. - Strong baseline knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly operations, or industrial production environments. - Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and handle conflict resolution within a diverse team on a fast-paced shop floor. - Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional support teams. - Basic proficiency with digital tools, shop floor tracking software, or standard office suites (e.g., Microsoft Office). Exceptional Candidates Might Have Prior supervisory or team lead experience specifically focused on automotive, heavy truck, or aerospace powertrain (engine/transmission) assembly. Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to eliminate waste. Proven track record of participating in or leading continuous improvement (CI) workshops or Kaizen events. Profici