Production Supervisor

Due to a growth in business, we require a Production Supervisor for the Night Shift.

Under the direction of the Production Superintendent, manage all production resources; particularly equipment and staff so that quality parts are produced in the required volumesafely, consistently, and on time.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion
- Supervise all Operators and support staff on the shift
- Develop a safety mindset by example, instill that in all operators, and ensure all safety guidelines are followed consistently
- Train manufacturing personnel in proper safety, quality assurance and manufacturing techniques supporting training and development of new team members
- Interpret job orders, specifications and priorities to personnel and assign duties. Review work to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies among responsible personnel, as well as departments, in accordance with determined schedules
- Complete and maintain various records regarding ordered parts and materials, production output, safety and other related elements in accordance with established company policies and procedures
- Facilitate an environment where all employee's opinions and perspectives are valued, understood, and responded to
- Actively participate in problem solving & continuous improvement methodologies:

- Develop and support a 5S/DOS mindset in all plant areas
- Lead problem-solving activities utilizing 8D and Poka-Yoke methodology
- Strive for quality improvement and cost reduction
- Set-up all equipment in the entire cell to accepted engineering standards, utilizing quick changeover methodology
- Work-in, and promote teamwork
- Schedule rotation and relief to ensure that all positions are covered
- Follow scrap/rework procedures
- Ensure that operators have accurately completed the production paperwork
- Monitor production throughout the shift for problems and production levels
- Control overtime hours by supporting throughput
- Facilitate constructive employee counseling when necessary
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel
- Understanding Dana focus on customer centricity
- “The voice of the customer” and safety as everyone’s priority

**Education and/or Experience**
- High school graduate or equivalent with knowledge of production activities and techniques
- Five years general manufacturing experience, automotive experience an asset
- Must have supervisory experience, automotive experience an asset
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment

**Requirements**:

- Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment; mechanically inclined
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations
- Must be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently
- Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills and capable of leading and motivating people in a respectful and constructive manner
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
- Must have the ability to motivate and get along with others in a team environment

**Additional Training Required**(but not limited to)
- Standards of Business Conduct
- Understanding of ISO14001/TS16949
- Problem Solving
- Supervisor Training Workshop
- Supervisor Safety 101

**Working Conditions**
- Physical Environment_
- Minimal, indoor Industrial work environment
- Physical Effort_
- Minimal, Office/Plant environment
- Sensory Attention_
- High, requires computer interface, information processing, and group interaction
- Mental Stress_
- Moderate, requires decision making in a mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering discipline

**Reporting Relationships**
- This position works with production, quality, manufacturing engineering, human resource, materials, and accounting

**Performance Standards**
- The performance of this position is measured by meeting the company objectives, meeting-or-exceeding customer demands, and ensuring a quality product

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mount Forest, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Production Supervisory: 5 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location