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Production Supervisor

DSJ Global · DeWitt, IA · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a frontline production team through coaching, mentorship, cross-training, and performance management.
  • Utilize data-driven problem-solving tools and root cause analysis to improve quality, reliability, yield, and operational performance.
  • Oversee day-to-day production activities for a team of approximately 10 employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
  • Reinforce process discipline and standard work while monitoring operations and addressing process variation.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive equipment reliability and process improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through training, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and incident response.
  • Communicate priorities, expectations, and operational updates effectively across shift transitions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Interest in frontline leadership within a hands-on manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont schedule).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering experience in a high-volume or 24/7 production environment through internships, co-ops, technician roles, operator leadership positions, or full-time employment.
  • Previous leadership experience managing teams, projects, training initiatives, or continuous improvement efforts.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, standard work, or error-proofing techniques.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to operators and technicians.

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