Manufacturing Production Supervisor II

Overview

Directly lead employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Employee Morale, and Environmental (SQDCME) performance objectives. Top candidates will display the knowledge, experience, and behaviors required to maintain a safe working environment while continuously driving improvements.

• Promote a safety culture while maintaining adherence to all safety policies and standards.
• Proactively identify potential safety hazards in the work area and mitigate the risk of injuries.
• Oversee area safety and environmental training and other requirements and ensure completion.
• Perform accident investigations.
• Promote, support, and coach the team on maintaining a clean work area using the 5S methodology.
• Drive positive results in key metrics SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Employee Morale, Environmental).
• Continuously improve metrics by leading and coaching teams in practical problem‑solving activities related to top SQDCME issues.
• Oversee daily production requirements and ensure targets are met.
• Plan and coordinate contingency and recovery plans for downtime and equipment failures.
• Partner with Maintenance on preventative measures to support equipment wellness.
• Continuously improve constraints and bottleneck processes.
• Plan and allocate resources to support the daily requirements within area(s) of responsibility.
• Support cross‑training plans to increase team flexibility.
• Manage time and attendance of direct reports.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings with Team Leaders and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Interface with Labor Relations and the local Union Shop Committee as needed.
• Foster healthy employee relations.
• Understand Lean concepts and support implementation of initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university OR Associates and 2+ years related experience OR 4+ years related experience (required).
• Must be open to working any shift.
• Technical/mechanical understanding of bus systems (desired).
• Planning experience: ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Leadership experience: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Experience in Labor Relations in Union environment.
• Ability to drive positive results in key metrics SQDCME.

Starting salary range: $95,000 – $121,000 USD, pay offered based on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include: annual bonus program; 401(k) company contribution with match up to 6% and non‑elective contribution of 3‑7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance; volunteer paid time off; short‑term and long‑term disability plans.

High Point, NC, US (relocation assistance available to eligible candidates).

Schedule type:
Onsite.

Legal compliance:
Visa sponsorship only available to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa. All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.