Manufacturing Production Supervisor II

Daimler Truck•Detroit, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDEG supervisor is responsible for championing the SQDCM (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale) metrics for a unionized production team. This role works closely with quality, maintenance, line engineers, scheduling, and logistics departments to successfully manufacture Medium Duty Engines for the end customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR 6+ years of relevant experience leading teams of people in a high volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.
Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management with effective oral and written communication skill.
Strong leadership skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient PC skills.
Ability to work any shift.
Product and process knowledge automotive manufacturing.
Knowledge of LEAN principles (TOS+).

Responsibilities

Supervise a unionized workforce in relation to personnel issues, job scope, discipline, reviews, hiring, etc.
Responsible for workforce planning considering planned production volumes and departmental efficiency targets.
Consistent KPI tracking.
Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product while operating within assigned budget.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and quality, Drive improvements in departmental KPI's.
Support and ensure change point activities in alignment with global counterparts.
Monitor, supervise and revise processes in case of deviation to the planned status.
Interpret company policy to workers and enforce safety and environmental regulations while complying with terms of contractual labor agreement.
Maintains time and production records including employee documentation.
Prepares shift hand-over/end of shift reports.
Drive lean concepts & continuous improvement (TOS+) in all areas of responsibility.
Close interaction with the Scheduling team to coordinate builds to meet customer demand.
Create and maintain tactical implementation plans (TIPS) to monitor completion of projects.
Ensure safe and clean work areas