Night Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. 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.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• 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:
  • Defines staffing plan for the week based on production volume.
  • Prepares line for successful start of next shift.
  • Manages rework/defects/scrap created by his 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.
  • Keeps area clean and organized using 5S principles.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including:
  • Interviewing, training employees.
  • Planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
  • Grievance resolution; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Attending weekly safety meetings and communicating topics to employees, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and disciplining when necessary.
• Attending weekly “Review Meetings” to compare Sales Order information and the Bill of Materials, identifying discrepancies and ensuring resolution before production begins.
• Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
• Work with the Engineering Department to resolve issues during the build process that could impact quality, safety, or performance.
• Communicate with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to address tooling, quality, and safety concerns while maintaining the production schedule.
• Responsible for managing direct reports’ timecards, including in/out punches, timecard approvals, vacation submissions and approvals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications):

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Team Leader experience. Graduate of Team Leader Academy or college degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Knowledge and/or skill in all processes they are responsible for, including production techniques, safety rules, inspection criteria, and plant-wide initiatives.
• Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other customer specifications.
• Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs.
• Must meet the physical requirements listed in the physical demands section of this job description.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively.
• Must be a self-directed individual with initiative.
• Certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator (provided by the company after hire).
• Certifications as required to effectively lead and perform the job (e.g., welding certification, paint certification).
• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:
  • Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day.
  • Ability to sit, speak, hear, see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb, work overhead, push, and pull.
  • Ability to do heavy lifting (50 pounds) on occasion.
  • Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 50 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
• Work environment:
  • Employees must dress according to company policy and wear mandated PPE due to:
    • Potential for scrapes, punctures, and cuts.
    • Metal shavings or other debris falling in eyes.
    • Light radiation burns.
    • Pinch points.
    • Possible respiratory hazards.
    • Heavy objects that may fall.
    • High noise level in the plant.
    • Potential contact with hazardous chemicals.
  • Employee may share desk space, filing cabinets, and office equipment with other employees.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader—delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Additional benefits available.