1st Shift Production Supervisor

THE ROLE

The Production Supervisor’s primary function is to direct and manage the trailer production activities of their area (i.e., Axle Department, Combo Start Line, Sidewall line). Ensure the area meets the production schedule and that the trailers produced are consistent with the Engineering drawings provided in the drawing package.

• Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
• Manage and direct the activities of employees to ensure that the production, quality, and safety requirements are consistently met. This includes the following but is not limited to these activities.
• Defines staffing plan for the week based on production volume, prepares line for successful start of next shift, manages rework/defects/scrap created by the team and implements preventative measures, implements and follows up on Lean Manufacturing activities, performs safety observations, defines and reviews standard work together with ME department, updates team training matrices, and keeps area clean and organized using 5S principles.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; grievance resolution; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Attends weekly safety meeting and communicates the topics discussed to the employees in their group, and disciplines employees when they do not follow the safety guidelines.
• Attends weekly “Review Meetings” to compare the Sales Order information and the Bill of Materials, identify any discrepancies, and ensure a resolution before the job begins on the production floor.
• Co‑ordinates with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve any issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
• Works with the Engineering Department to resolve any issues that arise during the build process that could result in a quality, safety, or performance issue with the product being produced.
• Communicates with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to ensure tooling, quality, and safety concerns are addressed while maintaining the production schedule.
• Is responsible for managing direct reports’ timecards, including in/out punches, timecard approvals, vacation submissions and approvals, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School or GED required.

• Team Leader experience.
• Graduate of Team Leader Academy or college degree.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Products.
• Scope of Responsibilities (e.g., number of direct reports, level of difficulty of position).

• Knowledge and/or skill in all processes the supervisor is responsible for, including production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods, and plant‑wide initiatives.
• Effectively instructs, directs, supervises, and leads individuals and teams.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and other customer specifications.
• Opens a computer and uses basic database, spreadsheet, word‑processing, and email programs.
• Performs the physical requirements listed in the job description.
• Has an aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Can organize and manage tasks effectively.
• Is a self‑directed individual with initiative.
• Certifications in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED are required.
• Other certifications required to lead and perform the job (e.g., welding certification, paint certification).
• Speaks, reads, and writes effectively in English.
• Travel:
  None.

• Stand and move about on concrete for 8–12 hours a day; sit, speak, hear, see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb, work overhead, push, and pull. Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion. Maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 50 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
• Work environment requires PPE; potential hazards include scrapes, punctures, cuts, metal shavings, light radiation burns, pinch points, respiratory hazards, falling heavy objects, high noise, and hazardous chemicals.

• Competitive compensation
• Dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions
• Retirement programs:
  Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.