Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Donaldson Company • Frankfort, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We’re looking for an engaging, hands-on Production Supervisor – 1st Shift to lead and support our production teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving our World Class Manufacturing (WCM) goals, with a strong focus on Autonomous Maintenance and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about 6S, Lean principles, and developing high‑performing teams, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. Flexibility is important, as you’ll help provide shift coverage for training, vacation, and operational needs. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Frankfort, IN facility on a daily basis.

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading or supervising teams in manufacturing operations
• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience
• WCM – Autonomous Maintenance experience preferred.
• Solid computer skills in Microsoft applications with preference for experience in Oracle or Workday programs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and guide teammates
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal
• Flexibility and agility in an ever-changing environment
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience working in a union environment is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources across one or more shifts to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and continuously improving all methods.
• Review production orders or schedules to ensure the manufacturing of products is completed and scheduled delivery dates are met.
• Plan and review production operations.
• Establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
• Utilize the appropriate personnel based on skill sets.
• Coordinate job bid system for all jobs across the plant.
• Evaluate, develop and ensure appropriate training processes are completed when employees move to different jobs.
• Work with safety committee by attending safety meetings, working on safety projects, ensuring all supervisors are supporting safety within their departments, completing safety surveys and performing safety training.
• Support team leaders in the area of quality assurance ensuring quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant are understood and met within all departments.
• Develop and maintain operational budget.

Benefits

• Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you.
• Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees