Manufacturing Production Supervisor I

Inside the Role

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

What You Drive at DTNA

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all aspects of the manufacturing process. Ensure all employees adhere to safety protocols, guidelines, and continuously promote a culture of safety within the team.

• Maintain Workflow: Monitor and enhance processes, set processing variables, observe control points and equipment, and manage personnel and resources. Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures, address malfunctions, and foster cooperation within and between departments.

• Production Planning: Schedule and assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve issues, and report processing flow results to the team.

• Data Management: Compile, initiate, sort, and analyze production performance records and data. Respond to inquiries and requests for information.

• System and Procedure Development: Analyze operating practices, record-keeping systems, control forms, and budgetary and personnel requirements. Implement necessary changes.

• Safety and Cleanliness: Educate and direct personnel on lean principles, equipment use, and resource management. Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Employee Management: Recruit, select, onboard, train, and mentor employees. Resolve personnel issues by analyzing data, investigating problems, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.

• Waste Reduction: Identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes and the work environment.

• Work Instruction Updates: Monitor, initiate, and communicate updates to work instructions.

• Efficiency and Ergonomics: Develop improvements in efficiency and ergonomics.

• Lean Problem-Solving: Utilize lean manufacturing principles to identify and solve problems, streamline processes, and improve overall efficiency.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience required OR 6 years in lieu of degree required

• Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by practice and production requirements with oversight from manager

• Possesses basic understanding of guidelines, procedures, and processes related to job field

• Supervises day-to-day work and participate in coaching and development of employees on the Technical and Business Support band in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information with employees

• Strong focus on safety

• Ability to handle complex issues in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in time and process management

• Expertise in quality control

• Team management and coaching skills

• Strong decision-making abilities

• Experience in production and strategic planning

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and problem-solving concepts

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

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.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.