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. The Position: 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

• Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
• Manage and direct the activities of employees to ensure that 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.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; grievance resolution; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Attending weekly safety meeting and communicating the topics discussed to employees; ensuring employees follow safety guidelines; disciplining employees when they do not.
• Attending weekly “Review Meetings” comparing Sales Order information and Bill of Materials to identify discrepancies and obtain resolution before job start.
• Coordinate 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 arise during the build process that could result in a Quality, Safety, or performance issue.
• Communicate with the Production Manager and the