Production Supervisor

Great Dane LLC•Kewanee, IL

5d•$52,946 - $99,086

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and manages trailer production activities in an assigned area, such as the Axle Department, Combo Start Line, or Sidewall line. The role ensures the area meets its production schedule and that trailers are built in accordance with the Engineering drawings in the drawing package. The supervisor leads employees and manages production, quality, and safety requirements while coordinating with other departments to resolve issues that could affect the schedule or product quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Team Leader experience.
Graduate of Team Leader Academy or a college degree.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge or skill in the processes under the supervisor’s responsibility, including production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods, and plant-wide initiatives.
Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described in the job posting.
Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively.
Self-directed approach and initiative.
Emergency First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator certification; the company will provide this after hire.
Certifications required to effectively lead and perform the job, such as welding or paint certification, as applicable.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
Manage and direct employees to consistently meet production, quality, and safety requirements.
Define weekly staffing plans based on production volume and prepare the line for a successful start of the next shift.
Manage team-generated rework, defects, and scrap, and implement preventative measures.
Implement and follow up on Lean Manufacturing activities, perform safety observations, define and review standard work with the ME department, update team training matrices, and keep the area clean and organized using 5S principles.
Interview, train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve grievances, complaints, and other problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Attend weekly safety meetings, communicate the topics to employees, ensure employees follow safety guidelines, and discipline employees when necessary.
Attend weekly review meetings to compare Sales Order information with the Bill of Materials, identify discrepancies, and obtain resolutions before jobs begin production.
Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
Work with Engineering to resolve build-process issues that could affect product quality, safety, or performance.
Communicate with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to address tooling, quality, and safety concerns while maintaining the production schedule.
Manage direct reports’ timecards, including in/out punches, approvals, and vacation submissions and approvals.
Perform other duties as assigned.