Production Supervisor

About the role

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we're calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Attends weekly safety meeting and communicates the topics discussed in those meetings to the employees in their group, as well as making sure the employees follow the safety guidelines, and discipline employees when they do not.
• Attends weekly “Review Meetings” that consist of comparing the Sales Order information and the Bill of Materials to identify any discrepancies and to make sure a resolution is obtained before the particular job is started on the production floor.
• Coincide with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve any issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
• Work with the Engineering Department to resolve any issues that arrive during the build process that could result in a Quality, Safety, or performance issue with the product being produced.
• Communicate with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to ensure tooling, quality, and safety concerns are addressed while maintaining the production schedule.
• Responsible for managing their direct reports' timecards, including but not limited to in/out punches, timecard approvals, vacation submissions and approvals, etc.

Qualifications

• Educational background: High School/GED required.
• Experience: Team Leader experience.
• Graduate of Team Leader Academy or college degree.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Products.
• Knowledge and/or skill in all processes that he/she is responsible for. This includes production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods and plant wide initiatives.
• Able to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams of people.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and other customer specifications.
• Able to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing and email programs.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Able to organize and manage tasks effectively.
• Must be a self-directed individual with initiative.
• Certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator is required and will be provided by the company after hire.
• Certifications as required to effectively lead and perform his / her job. (i.e., welding certification, paint certification)
• Able to speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Travel: None.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• 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.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – 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.

Why Work For Us?

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retail plans, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retail plans, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer