Manufacturing Production Supervisor I

Daimler Truck North America • Byesville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor I leads a shop floor team on the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly lines, promoting safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence. The role directly coaches assembly technicians and helps meet production targets for engine and transmission components in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

The supervisor oversees daily production operations and throughput, balances line staffing, monitors performance, resolves operational issues, and works with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams. The position also supports continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. It is onsite in Byesville, Ohio.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are preferred, or six or more years of relevant experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.
• Baseline knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly operations, or industrial production environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team and handle conflict resolution in a fast-paced shop floor environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional support teams.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools, shop floor tracking software, or standard office suites such as Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience focused on automotive, heavy truck, or aerospace powertrain assembly.
• Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to eliminate waste.
• A proven record of participating in or leading continuous improvement workshops or Kaizen events.
• Proficiency using Workday or plant floor management systems to track attendance, scheduling, and line performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and throughput for the Engine Assembly and Transmission Assembly production lines.
• Lead daily shift huddles and coordinate manpower assignments to support effective production line balancing.
• Enforce corporate safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a zero-incident shop floor environment.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators, including assembly quality targets, defect reduction, and schedule adherence.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate assembly technicians, supporting professional growth, cross-training, and team morale.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real time and collaborate with Powertrain Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying waste and applying lean manufacturing principles, including TOS/VPS.

Benefits

• Starting salary range of $78,000–$100,000 USD, with pay dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Annual bonus program.
• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%, plus a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
• Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
• 15 calendar holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Onsite fitness at some locations.
• Tuition assistance.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level